Brave Run 2026
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- 13050 NW Main Street, Banks, OR
- Distance
- Adult-- 5K · Adult 10K · Student--5K & more
From the Organizer
The Brave Run starts and ends at the Banks High School track. Participants run/walk down the main street of Banks to the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Race continues down the Banks-Vernonia State Trail until the halfway point is reached for the 5K and 10K distance and then will head back to the starting point.
Unable to participate in person? Consider registering for the virtual race. Your support is appreciated!!
Register before April 27th to order a t-shirt. Limited quantities of shirts may be available for purchase day of race.
Awards
Every participant will receive a finisher’s medal to remember the day.
- Top 3 male and female finishers in the Open (overall) category
- Top male and female finishers in the Masters (age 40+) category
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons awarded to the top finishers in each age group
Awards will be based on official timed race results. Walkers are eligible for awards in the same categories; there are no separate walking-only divisions.
Age Groups
10 & Under
11–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
Note: Overall (Open) and Masters award winners are not eligible for additional age group awards.
The Brave Run is a benefit event for the Banks High School Parent's Association. Banks High School Parent's Association exists to provide physical and fund-raising support for athletic, extra-curricular activities and scholarships for Banks High School students.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Brave Run 2026?
- Brave Run 2026 is a running event held in Banks, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Brave Run 2026?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Banks, OR at 13050 NW Main Street, Banks, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Brave Run 2026?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Brave Run 2026
May 16, 2026