Leeds Valor Fest 5k

Race Overview

• Event: Leeds Valor Fest 5K
• Date: 2026-11-07
• Location: 1210 6th Street, Leeds, AL
• URL: Leeds Valor Fest 5K

Event Description

The Leeds Valor Fest 5K pays 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 a 5K at 9:00 AM that starts and finishes at Rails and Ales, and awards immediately after. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, stick around for our second annual Valor Fest on 6th Street and at Rails and Ales with inflatables, food trucks, live music, face painting, balloon animals, games, and more. Many downtown shops within walking distance will run special sales. Come ready to run or walk and stay to celebrate our veterans and our town!

Registration

Be sure to register by 10/20/2026 to receive a T-Shirt!

Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Check-in and same-day registration opens at Rails and Ales
• 9:00 AM: 5K start
• 10:00 AM: Awards ceremony immediately following the 5K
• Post-Race: Festivities just steps away from the start/finish venue.

Awards

• Overall Male and Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd receive trophies
• 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 Activities

• Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Location: 6th Street and at Rails and Ales
• Activities: Inflatables, food trucks, live music, face painting, balloon animals, fun games, and more.
• Encouragement: 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

• Timing: Provided by Trak Shak
• Stroller and Dog Policy: Strollers and leashed friendly dogs are welcome. For the 5K, please start toward the back if using a stroller for safety.
• Course Support: Course support and water provided.
• Weather Policy: Race is rain or shine.

Additional Policies

• Refund Policy: Registrations are nonrefundable.
• Packet Pickup: T-shirts and packet pickup will be the morning of the race.

Contact Information

Questions or interested in sponsoring Valor Fest?
Email Leeds Main Street at [email protected]