27th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/25/26 - 31st Street Park

Event Overview

• Date: July 25, 2026
• Location: 31st Street Park, 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
• Website: Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races
• History: Established in 1999 as the Braveheart Run Swim Run

In Memory of Allen Stone

• Honoree: Allen Stone, a local Navy SEAL who won his age group
• Tragedy: Allen died in a SEAL training accident shortly after
• Renaming: The race was renamed in his honor by the race committee
• Inclusion: Since then, a 5K and kids 1 mile race were added

Charitable Contributions

• Fundraising: The event has raised over $1 million for charities
• Beneficiaries: Navy SEAL Foundation, Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
• Lifesaving Association: Contributions also support the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association
• Honor: The race honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice