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2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

Date
September 26 – December 31, 2026
Location
Mesa, AZ
Distance
1 Mile · 5K · 10K & more
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From the Organizer

Our most popular event of 2018 and has now become one of our Signature Races, which means we were able to order more medals! This does not have a year on the medal or ribbon, so complete it anytime!

We love to celebrate our favorite bear with our Be Brave 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2.  The medal has our favorite quote from A.A. Milne, “Promise me you’ll always remember, you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”   We will be donating at least 15% of every registration to charity.

What: This is a 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2  virtual run (or walk) to celebrate being BRAVE!  You choose which distance you want to complete!

*Medals and bibs start shipping out March 1, 2026. After that they will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up

When: Complete your race any time in 2026!  Sign up before the medals sell out!

Where:  You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us).

Why:  Because this is our way of celebrating our favorite bear and being BRAVE!

Cost:  The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity. 

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. 

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. 

 What is a Virtual Race?                             

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! 

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

98°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

8%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Tempe Asu, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:19 AMSunset 6:20 PMDaylight 12h 1m

Host City

About Mesa, AZ

City Elevation

1,261 ft

Nearest Airport

PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 14 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

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Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Date
September 26 – December 31, 2026
Location
Mesa, AZ

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is a running race held in Mesa, Arizona on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

Sep 26, 2026

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