Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness
- Date
- October 29, 2026
- Location
- 854 Stono Ln, Lexington, VA
- Distance
- 5k · 10k
From the Organizer
Join the Arnold Air Society for our annual Service Project: Running for Suicide Awareness 5K/10K, an event dedicated to raising awareness for suicide prevention and promoting mental health within our community.
This event honors those we’ve lost, supports those who continue to struggle, and reminds us that no one runs alone. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to walk, jog, or run in solidarity and support of the cause.
All proceeds and participation efforts go toward promoting suicide awareness, resilience, and connection among our cadets, veterans, and community members.
Come together with us as we run for hope, strength, and life.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, Oct 30
- Time: Check in begins at 12:45 PM and ends at 1:15 PM.
- Venue: Jordan's Point Park
- Distance Options: 5k, 10k
- Registration: Free, donations welcomed
Parking
- Parking will be available at Jordan's Point Park, on Jordan's Point Rd, and the VMI North Post Parking lots. Additional parking may be available in town.
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 Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness?
- Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness is a running event held in Lexington, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 in Lexington, VA at 854 Stono Ln, Lexington, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness
Oct 29, 2026