Leeds Valor Fest 5K
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Leeds Valor Fest 5K - Downtown Leeds, AL
The Leeds Valor Fest 5K takes place on 11 July 2026 in Downtown Leeds, Alabama. The run starts and finishes at Rails and Ales, 1210 6th Street, with post-race festivities on 6th Street and at the venue. The event honors the city and local Medal of Honor recipients and coincides with the weekend before Veterans Day.
The event distance is 5K (3.1 miles). Timing for the 5K is provided by Trak Shak. Registration opens 21 September 2026 and closes 7 November 2026; the registration fee is $35.00. Registrants who register by 20 October 2026 are guaranteed a race-day T-shirt. T-shirts and packet pickup occur the morning of the race. Registrations are nonrefundable and the event runs rain or shine.
Awards are given to overall male and female finishers for places 1 through 3 with trophies, and age group medals are awarded to the top three male and female in each category (0-9, 10-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+). Course support and water are provided. Strollers and leashed friendly dogs are welcome; stroller users are asked to start toward the back for safety. Ample public parking is available in downtown Leeds.
Proceeds support Leeds Main Street and revitalization efforts in historic downtown Leeds. The post-race Valor Fest features inflatables, food trucks, live music, face painting, balloon animals, games, and nearby downtown sales. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
