Strong Shall Stand 5K Run & Ruck

NOV
14
2026
Join a community 5K and Kids Dash in Longview to support mental health services for veterans and first responders. Enjoy a chip timed course and receive a finisher medal while showing solidarity for those who serve.
Sat 14 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Strong Shall Stand 5K Run & Ruck

The Strong Shall Stand 5K is a community event held in Longview, Texas. The race starts and finishes at the Operation True North Headquarters. This event serves as a show of solidarity for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and health care workers. A portion of the proceeds from the race benefits Operation True North, a nonprofit organization that provide mental health services to these individuals and their families.

Participants can choose from the following events:

  • 5K (chip-timed results)
  • Kids' Dash (open to children ages 8 and under)

Registration for the 5K includes a custom commemorative event shirt, a custom race bib, and a finisher medal. The Kids' Dash provides participants with a custom race bib and a finisher item.

Awards are presented to the first, second, and third place male and female finishers in two divisions. The youth category includes participants aged 17 and under, while the overall category is for those aged 18 and older. The event also offers packet pickup the day before the race as well as on race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km