VALOR 22
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 7:45AM MST
- Location Flagstaff, Arizona
- Price $6.30 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for VALOR 22 on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Flagstaff, Coconino, as we come together to honor the fallen heroes of 9/11 and raise awareness for Veteran Suicide Prevention, PTSD, and TBI. This exciting event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Coconino National Forest and the NAU campus, features four thrilling race distances: a spirited 1K fun walk/run, a competitive 5K run, an adventurous 22K trail run, and a challenging 22K weighted ruck march.
The day kicks off with an official ceremony at 7:00 AM, including a heartfelt tribute and engaging demonstrations. Families are welcome, with childcare provided and fun activities for kids, such as a blow-up obstacle course. Participants will have the chance to win fantastic awards, including commemorative medallions and belt buckles for top finishers. With local vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere, VALOR 22 promises to be a memorable celebration of service, valor, and unity. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event!
The day kicks off with an official ceremony at 7:00 AM, including a heartfelt tribute and engaging demonstrations. Families are welcome, with childcare provided and fun activities for kids, such as a blow-up obstacle course. Participants will have the chance to win fantastic awards, including commemorative medallions and belt buckles for top finishers. With local vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere, VALOR 22 promises to be a memorable celebration of service, valor, and unity. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
VALOR 22
"UNITED BY SERVICE, BOUND BY VALOR."
VALOR 22 is hosted by the NAU CADET AXE ORGANIZATION, with support from NAU ROTC.
13 SEPTEMBER 2025 will be a day of commemoration of the fallen during 9/11 and awareness of Veteran Suicide Prevention, PTSD, and TBI Awareness of all Service members that serve the United States in various uniforms.
Consisting of a 1K walk/fun run, 5K competitive run on NAU campus, a 22K competitive trail run in the Coconino National Forest, and a 22K weighted ruck march also through the Coconino National Forest. Local and non-local vendors will be setup in various locations including the SKYDOME and adjacent parking lot.
CHILDCARE: PROVIDED BY FORESIGHT LEARNING CENTER AT THE NAU SKYDOME OR THE OUTDOOR FOOTBALL FIELD ADJACENT TO THE START POINT, WEATHER DEPENDANT. AZNG WILL BE BRINGING A BLOW UP OBSTACLE COURSE AND OTHER THINGS TO KEEP KIDS ENGAGED. MORE INFORMATION UPON THE DAY OF THE RACE FOR CHILD REGISTRATION.
AWARDS!
1K: Raffle ticket, commemorative nalgene bottle, coupons, FOOD!
5K: Same as 1K plus commemorative medallion for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
22K RUN: Same as 1K plus "BIGGER" commemorative medallion for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
22K RUCK: Same as 1K plus commemorative BELT BUCKLE FOR ALL FINISHERS with special buckles for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
SPECIAL ROTC CADET DIVISION - CADETS/CADRE SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR MORE INFO
TIMELINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY):
0600-0700: Parking, check-in
0630: Ruck check for 22K Ruck competitors
0700-0730: VALOR 22 official ceremony. 9/11 TRIBUTE, RAPPELLING DEMONSTRATION, BUGLER
0730-0750: Move to and stage at NAU Football practice field
0750: 22K RUN/RUCK Safety Brief from event staff
0800: 22K RUN begins
0810: 22K RUCK begins
0820: 5K RUN begins
0830: 1K begins
~0845: 5K Award Ceremony (SKYDOME)
TBD: 22K Run Award Ceremony (SKYDOME) - Execution when all podium placers across all divisions return
TBD: 22K RUCK Award Ceremony (SKYDOME) - Execution when all podium placers across all divisions return
TBD: RAFFLE WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE MAJORITY OF COMPETITORS ARE BACK
PACKET PICK UP- Race packets can be picked up at the NAU Army ROTC building located at 1415 S. San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ from 8-11 September during normal business hours. Packets will move to Run Flagstaff for pickup on the 12th of September from 12-6PM. Race day pickup will be from 0600-0645 in the SKYDOME.
ACTIVE MILITARY - VETERANS - STUDENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - FIREFIGHTERS (URBAN / WILDLAND) - EMERGENCY SERVICES - FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVES:
CONDUCT A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE 9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY
RECOGNIZE EFFORTS OF ALL FIRST RESPONDERS (Police, Fire, EMS)
RECOGNIZE EFFORTS OF ALL ACTIVE DUTY/RETIRED VETERANS IN ALL BRANCHES
SPREAD AWARENESS AND SERVICES RELATED TO VETERAN SUICIDE, TBI, AND PTSD
"UNITED BY SERVICE, BOUND BY VALOR."
VALOR 22 is hosted by the NAU CADET AXE ORGANIZATION, with support from NAU ROTC.
13 SEPTEMBER 2025 will be a day of commemoration of the fallen during 9/11 and awareness of Veteran Suicide Prevention, PTSD, and TBI Awareness of all Service members that serve the United States in various uniforms.
Consisting of a 1K walk/fun run, 5K competitive run on NAU campus, a 22K competitive trail run in the Coconino National Forest, and a 22K weighted ruck march also through the Coconino National Forest. Local and non-local vendors will be setup in various locations including the SKYDOME and adjacent parking lot.
CHILDCARE: PROVIDED BY FORESIGHT LEARNING CENTER AT THE NAU SKYDOME OR THE OUTDOOR FOOTBALL FIELD ADJACENT TO THE START POINT, WEATHER DEPENDANT. AZNG WILL BE BRINGING A BLOW UP OBSTACLE COURSE AND OTHER THINGS TO KEEP KIDS ENGAGED. MORE INFORMATION UPON THE DAY OF THE RACE FOR CHILD REGISTRATION.
AWARDS!
1K: Raffle ticket, commemorative nalgene bottle, coupons, FOOD!
5K: Same as 1K plus commemorative medallion for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
22K RUN: Same as 1K plus "BIGGER" commemorative medallion for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
22K RUCK: Same as 1K plus commemorative BELT BUCKLE FOR ALL FINISHERS with special buckles for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
SPECIAL ROTC CADET DIVISION - CADETS/CADRE SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR MORE INFO
TIMELINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY):
0600-0700: Parking, check-in
0630: Ruck check for 22K Ruck competitors
0700-0730: VALOR 22 official ceremony. 9/11 TRIBUTE, RAPPELLING DEMONSTRATION, BUGLER
0730-0750: Move to and stage at NAU Football practice field
0750: 22K RUN/RUCK Safety Brief from event staff
0800: 22K RUN begins
0810: 22K RUCK begins
0820: 5K RUN begins
0830: 1K begins
~0845: 5K Award Ceremony (SKYDOME)
TBD: 22K Run Award Ceremony (SKYDOME) - Execution when all podium placers across all divisions return
TBD: 22K RUCK Award Ceremony (SKYDOME) - Execution when all podium placers across all divisions return
TBD: RAFFLE WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE MAJORITY OF COMPETITORS ARE BACK
PACKET PICK UP- Race packets can be picked up at the NAU Army ROTC building located at 1415 S. San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ from 8-11 September during normal business hours. Packets will move to Run Flagstaff for pickup on the 12th of September from 12-6PM. Race day pickup will be from 0600-0645 in the SKYDOME.
ACTIVE MILITARY - VETERANS - STUDENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - FIREFIGHTERS (URBAN / WILDLAND) - EMERGENCY SERVICES - FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVES:
CONDUCT A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE 9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY
RECOGNIZE EFFORTS OF ALL FIRST RESPONDERS (Police, Fire, EMS)
RECOGNIZE EFFORTS OF ALL ACTIVE DUTY/RETIRED VETERANS IN ALL BRANCHES
SPREAD AWARENESS AND SERVICES RELATED TO VETERAN SUICIDE, TBI, AND PTSD
Races
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Valor 22 - 1K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Commemorative Nalgene Bottle
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM MST)
$6.30
Start Point will be vicinity of the Skydome on San Francisco St. Walkers/Runners will head North on San Francisco moving up the hill towards Observatory Field, turn around at 500M and move back to the start point. The detailed route is linked to the race homepage. -
Valor 22 - 5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Commemorative Nalgene Bottle
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:55AM MST)
$38.10
The 5K run is competitive and will culminate with awards for podium placements for male and female participants across multiple age brackets. The route will be 2.5K out and 2.5K back completely contained on NAU campus. The general route will be North on San Francisco, West on E. McConnell Drive, North on S. Knowles Drive, West on W. Dupont Ave reaching the turnaround point, then returning to the start point in reverse direction. The detailed route is linked to the race homepage. -
Valor 22 - 22K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Commemorative Nalgene Bottle
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:45AM MST)
$43.40
The 22K run is competitive and will culminate with awards for podium placements for male and female participants across multiple age brackets. Runners will enter the Sinclair wash trail, cross generally SE over Lone Tree Rd. under I-17. The route will traverse different portions of the Arizona Trail moving generally SE towards Fisher point. Just before reaching Fisher Point runners will head South until reaching the 11K turn around point in the canyon, roughly 1.5KM North of the Canyon Vista Campground off Lake Mary Road. The detailed route is linked to the race homepage. -
Valor 22 - 22K Ruck March (22LBS)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Commemorative Belt Buckle
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:50AM MST)
$54.00
The 22K Ruck will be completed with a load of 22lbs, is competitive in nature, and will culminate with awards for podium placements for male and female participants across multiple age brackets. EVERY Finisher will receive a commemorative "VALOR 22" belt buckle. Ruckers will validate their mandatory load of 22K before adding water. Ruckers will enter the Sinclair wash trail, cross generally SE over Lone Tree Rd. and under I-17. The route will traverse different portions of the Arizona Trail moving generally SE towards Fisher point. Just before reaching Fisher Point runners will head South until reaching the 11K turn around point in the canyon, roughly 1.5KM North of the Canyon Vista Campground off Lake Mary Road. The detailed route is linked to the race homepage.
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