VFW Benbrook Run for the V 5K
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Pinnacle Bank and VFW Run For The V
The Pinnacle Bank and VFW Benbrook Memorial Post 10429 present a community running event on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, TX 76126. The event aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention and to benefit nonprofit organizations that provide services to veterans and first responders.
Distances and options available:
- 5K Run, Ruck, and Walk
- Virtual 5K
- Special Needs 1K free entry
- Kids 1K Fun Run free with finisher medal
Registration fees vary by date, with advance discounts and higher fees for later registration and on race day. Teams of five or more can receive a discount; participants should contact the organizers for details. Each 5K registration includes a T-shirt. Additional shirts are available for purchase before the event at lower prices and at higher prices on race day; size availability is not guaranteed for registrations after September 7.
Packet pickup is offered at Pinnacle Bank in Benbrook on Friday, September 18 during an afternoon pickup window, and at the race site on event day. Runners who register after the Friday pickup period may need to collect their packet on race day.
The 5K route starts and finishes at VFW Post 10429, proceeds across Stevens Drive onto Lakeview Drive, and enters Benbrook Lake Park for scenic lake views. Water and restroom facilities are available at the one mile marker. A marked turnaround completes the 3.1 mile course.
Awards cover overall, masters, and age-group categories for runners, top walker and rucker awards, and top overall for the Special Needs 1K. All participants are eligible for a raffle including five Friday Burger Night certificates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
