Leeds Valor Fest 5k
Leeds Valor Fest 5k is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Leeds, AL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Location
- 1210 6th Street, Leeds, AL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Honor. Community. Celebration. 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!
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
Start and Finish
Rails and Ales, 1210 6th Street, Downtown Leeds, Alabama
Start and finish are at the venue, with post-race festivities just steps away.
Awards
Overall Male and Overall 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
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on 6th Street and at Rails and Ales
Inflatables, food trucks, live music, face painting, balloon animals, fun games, and more. 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 for the 5K provided by Trak Shak
Strollers and leashed friendly dogs are welcome. For the 5K, please start toward the back if using a stroller for safety.
Course support and water provided.
Policies
Race is rain or shine.
Registrations are nonrefundable.
T-shirts and packet pickup will be the morning of the race.
Contact
Questions or interested in sponsoring Valor Fest?
Email Leeds Main Street at info@leedsmainstreet.com
Events
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
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
About Leeds, AL
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Leeds Valor Fest 5k
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 1210 6th Street, Leeds, AL
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Leeds Valor Fest 5k
Nov 7, 2026