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.
Events
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
65°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lexington, VA
Population
7,420
as of 2023
Elevation
1,107 ft
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 35 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 119 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness
- Date
- October 29, 2026
- Location
- 854 Stono Ln, Lexington, VA
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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.
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.
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 race held in Lexington, Virginia on October 29, 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 Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 in Lexington, Virginia at 854 Stono Ln, Lexington, VA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness
Oct 29, 2026