Leeds Valor Fest 5k and Fun Run

🏅 Race Overview

Honor. Community. Celebration. The Leeds Valor Fest 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run pay tribute to our City of Valor and the three Medal of Honor recipients from Leeds. The race takes place the Saturday before Veterans Day and features:

• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM starting and finishing at Rails and Ales
• Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Awards: Immediately following the Fun Run
• Valor Fest: From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with festivities on 6th Street and at Rails and Ales

👕 Registration Information

Be sure to register by 10/25/2025 to receive a T-Shirt!

🕒 Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Check-in and same-day registration opens at Rails and Ales
• 8:00 AM: 5K start
• 9:00 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run start
• 9:30 AM: Awards ceremony immediately following the Fun Run

📍 Start and Finish

Rails and Ales, 1210 6th Street, Downtown Leeds, Alabama. Start and finish are at the venue, with post-race festivities just steps away.

🏆 Awards

Overall Awards: Top 3 overall receive cash prizes

• 1st place: $250
• 2nd place: $150
• 3rd place: $75
• Overall Male and Overall Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd receive medals

Age Group Medals: Top 3 male and top 3 female in each group (0-9, 10-15, 16–20, 21–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, 61+)

🎉 Valor Fest

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on 6th Street and at Rails and Ales with:

• Inflatables: Fun for all ages
• Food Trucks: Variety of tasty options
• Live Music: Enjoy great entertainment
• Games: Activities for kids and families

Runners are encouraged to stay and shop local with special downtown sales.

💖 Beneficiary

Proceeds support Leeds Main Street and revitalization efforts in historic downtown Leeds.

🚗 Parking

Ample public parking is available in downtown Leeds.

✅ Safety and Timing

Chip timing for the 5K provided by Trak Shak. Strollers and leashed friendly dogs are welcome. For the 5K, please start toward the back if using a stroller for safety. Course support and water provided.

📋 Policies

• Race: Will run rain or shine.
• Registrations: Are nonrefundable.
• T-shirts: Will be available for pickup the morning of the race.

📧 Contact

Questions or interested in sponsoring Valor Fest? Email Kristy Biddle at director@leedsmainstreet.com.

🔗 Race Details

For more information, visit the official race page: Leeds Valor Fest 5K and Fun Run.