Because of the Brave 5K
- Date Mon 26th May 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Montevallo, Alabama
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Because of the Brave 5K on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, at the beautiful American Village in Montevallo, Alabama. This heartfelt event pays tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Participants will carry a 2x3 American flag throughout the course, symbolizing the honor and respect we hold for our heroes. The non-timed 5K will take you on a scenic 1.55-mile loop, where you can walk or run at your own pace, making it a perfect event for families and individuals of all ages.
The fun kicks off at 7:00 AM, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the annual Memorial Day Service at the nearby Alabama National Cemetery at 9:00 AM. After the run, participants can further celebrate the day at the American Village Memorial Day Celebration. With a custom challenge coin awaiting you at the finish line and a water station to keep you hydrated, this event promises to be both meaningful and enjoyable. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our fallen heroes and create lasting memories with your community!
The fun kicks off at 7:00 AM, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the annual Memorial Day Service at the nearby Alabama National Cemetery at 9:00 AM. After the run, participants can further celebrate the day at the American Village Memorial Day Celebration. With a custom challenge coin awaiting you at the finish line and a water station to keep you hydrated, this event promises to be both meaningful and enjoyable. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our fallen heroes and create lasting memories with your community!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The name of this event says it all Because of the Brave! We love this country and all of us enjoy the freedom of living in the United States of America. However, this freedom we enjoy came at a price. On this Memorial Day, come out and join us in an event that truly honors the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Because of the Brave 5K is truly about reflecting on this sacrifice that was made by so many of our heroes.
These men and women carried their American flag and served our country with honor. What better way to honor them, than to carry an American flag while running/walking a 5K? As part of this event, each runner/walker must carry a 2x 3 American flag during the entire 5K course. The flag will be affixed to a pole so it will be easy to carry. The flag and pole together will be light so even children will be able to participate.
This event is not about you and, therefore, is not a race. You can run/walk at whatever pace you would like to, but this is not a timed 5K event.
Because of the Brave 5k will be hosted by the American Village. The Alabama National Cemetery is also next door to the American Village. The Alabama National Cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of our brave heroes. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to both the Alabama National Cemetery and the American Village.
Because of the Brave 5K starts at 7:00 AM. This allows runners/walkers to finish the 5K and have plenty of time to visit the Alabama National Cemetery at 9:00 AM for their annual Memorial Day Service. The American Village will be having their annual Memorial Day Celebration as well. So, come out and run Because of the Brave 5K, visit the Alabama National Cemeterys Memorial Day Service, and enjoy the afternoon at American Villages Memorial Day Celebration for a full day of honoring the fallen and fun with the family!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The 5K course will wind throughout the beautiful grounds at American Village. The course consists of a 1.55-mile loop and will be clearly marked with patriotic flags. Runners/walkers must complete the loop twice to finish the course and complete the 5K distance. The entire course will be on paved surfaces, so strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
Time and Location
Memorial Day: Monday May 26, 2025 @ 7:00 AM
Because of the Brave 5K will be held at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama.
Address: 3727 Highway 119 Montevallo, AL 35115
The GPS coordinates of the parking lot youll want to park in are: (33.137730, -86.829740)
PACKET PICKUP
There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the start/finish line which will be located near the main parking lots of American Village. There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms. Packet pickup will be from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM. A pre-run briefing will take place at 6:40 AM. The 5K run/walk will begin at 7:00 AM sharp.
Runners will receive a 2 x 3American flag attached to a pole at packet pickup.
We will also have a custom Because of the Brave 5K flag near the start/finish line. Please come prepared to write the name of a hero or heroes that you will be running/walking the 5K in honor of. This flag will come back annually at each future Because of the Brave 5K event and be on display during the run. This, again, ensures we never forget the names of our heroes who died for this country.
SWAG
All runners/walkers will receive a custom Because of the Brave 5K challenge coin at the finish line. Runners/walkers will exchange the American flag theyve carried during the 5K course for the challenge coin. Challenge coins are commonly exchanged within the military. Another way to honor the brave is to keep this tradition. This challenge coin will be something you can take away from this event as a reminder of the freedom we have Because of the Brave! There will be no awards given to the top finishers. Again, this is not a race but rather an event to honor those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Be sure to sign up by May 1st, 2025, to guarantee that youll receive the custom challenge coin.
AID STATION
We will provide one water station during the course at the start/finish line area. Runners/walkers will be able to hydrate at the halfway point and at the finish line. Fruit will also be provided at the finish line.
REFUNDS
We understand things happen in training and in life itself. However, no refunds will be given to any runner for this competition. In the event you can find another runner to take your spot, you can transfer your entry to them. You can also defer your entry to next years event. Just email us and we will make sure to get it taken care of.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this event, contact us at [email protected]
For more information about the American Village visit their website:
https://www.americanvillage.org/
For more information about the Alabama National Cemetery visit their website:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/alabama.asp
DONATIONS
In addition to a portion of your entry fee that will be donated to the American Village and the Alabama National Cemetery, you can make a donation of any amount to either or both of them. Any additional donations will go straight to American Village and/or the Alabama National Cemetery.
The name of this event says it all Because of the Brave! We love this country and all of us enjoy the freedom of living in the United States of America. However, this freedom we enjoy came at a price. On this Memorial Day, come out and join us in an event that truly honors the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Because of the Brave 5K is truly about reflecting on this sacrifice that was made by so many of our heroes.
These men and women carried their American flag and served our country with honor. What better way to honor them, than to carry an American flag while running/walking a 5K? As part of this event, each runner/walker must carry a 2x 3 American flag during the entire 5K course. The flag will be affixed to a pole so it will be easy to carry. The flag and pole together will be light so even children will be able to participate.
This event is not about you and, therefore, is not a race. You can run/walk at whatever pace you would like to, but this is not a timed 5K event.
Because of the Brave 5k will be hosted by the American Village. The Alabama National Cemetery is also next door to the American Village. The Alabama National Cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of our brave heroes. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to both the Alabama National Cemetery and the American Village.
Because of the Brave 5K starts at 7:00 AM. This allows runners/walkers to finish the 5K and have plenty of time to visit the Alabama National Cemetery at 9:00 AM for their annual Memorial Day Service. The American Village will be having their annual Memorial Day Celebration as well. So, come out and run Because of the Brave 5K, visit the Alabama National Cemeterys Memorial Day Service, and enjoy the afternoon at American Villages Memorial Day Celebration for a full day of honoring the fallen and fun with the family!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The 5K course will wind throughout the beautiful grounds at American Village. The course consists of a 1.55-mile loop and will be clearly marked with patriotic flags. Runners/walkers must complete the loop twice to finish the course and complete the 5K distance. The entire course will be on paved surfaces, so strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
Time and Location
Memorial Day: Monday May 26, 2025 @ 7:00 AM
Because of the Brave 5K will be held at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama.
Address: 3727 Highway 119 Montevallo, AL 35115
The GPS coordinates of the parking lot youll want to park in are: (33.137730, -86.829740)
PACKET PICKUP
There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the start/finish line which will be located near the main parking lots of American Village. There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms. Packet pickup will be from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM. A pre-run briefing will take place at 6:40 AM. The 5K run/walk will begin at 7:00 AM sharp.
Runners will receive a 2 x 3American flag attached to a pole at packet pickup.
We will also have a custom Because of the Brave 5K flag near the start/finish line. Please come prepared to write the name of a hero or heroes that you will be running/walking the 5K in honor of. This flag will come back annually at each future Because of the Brave 5K event and be on display during the run. This, again, ensures we never forget the names of our heroes who died for this country.
SWAG
All runners/walkers will receive a custom Because of the Brave 5K challenge coin at the finish line. Runners/walkers will exchange the American flag theyve carried during the 5K course for the challenge coin. Challenge coins are commonly exchanged within the military. Another way to honor the brave is to keep this tradition. This challenge coin will be something you can take away from this event as a reminder of the freedom we have Because of the Brave! There will be no awards given to the top finishers. Again, this is not a race but rather an event to honor those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Be sure to sign up by May 1st, 2025, to guarantee that youll receive the custom challenge coin.
AID STATION
We will provide one water station during the course at the start/finish line area. Runners/walkers will be able to hydrate at the halfway point and at the finish line. Fruit will also be provided at the finish line.
REFUNDS
We understand things happen in training and in life itself. However, no refunds will be given to any runner for this competition. In the event you can find another runner to take your spot, you can transfer your entry to them. You can also defer your entry to next years event. Just email us and we will make sure to get it taken care of.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this event, contact us at [email protected]
For more information about the American Village visit their website:
https://www.americanvillage.org/
For more information about the Alabama National Cemetery visit their website:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/alabama.asp
DONATIONS
In addition to a portion of your entry fee that will be donated to the American Village and the Alabama National Cemetery, you can make a donation of any amount to either or both of them. Any additional donations will go straight to American Village and/or the Alabama National Cemetery.
Because of the Brave 5K