VALOR 22

🎖️ VALOR 22

“UNITED BY SERVICE, BOUND BY VALOR.”

📅 Event Details

• Date: 13 SEPTEMBER 2025
• Location: J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ
• Hosted by: NAU Cadet Axe Organization, with support from NAU ROTC
• Purpose: Commemoration of the fallen during 9/11 and awareness of Veteran Suicide Prevention, PTSD, and TBI Awareness

🏃‍♂️ Race Events

• 1K: Walk/Fun run
• 5K: Competitive run on NAU campus
• 22K: Competitive trail run in the Coconino National Forest
• 22K Weighted Ruck: March through the Coconino National Forest

👶 Childcare

Provided by FORESIGHT LEARNING CENTER at the NAU Skydome or the outdoor football field adjacent to the start point, weather dependent. AZNG will bring a blow-up obstacle course and other activities to keep kids engaged. More information on child registration will be available on race day.

🏆 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.

🕒 Timeline

• 0600-0700: Parking, check-in
• 0630: Ruck check for 22K Ruck competitors
• 0700-0730: VALOR 22 official ceremony: 9/11 tribute, rappelling demonstration, bugler
• 0800: 22K RUN begins

📍 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.

👮 Participation

ACTIVE MILITARY - VETERANS - STUDENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - FIREFIGHTERS (URBAN / WILDLAND) - EMERGENCY SERVICES - FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY

🎯 Objectives

• Commemorate: Conduct a unique and memorable 9/11 memorial ceremony.
• Recognize: Efforts of all first responders (Police, Fire, EMS).
• Honor: Active duty/retired veterans in all branches.
• Spread Awareness: Services related to veteran suicide, TBI, and PTSD.

🔗 More Information

Visit the official race page for details.