Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave
Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Benson, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 102 W. Parrish Dr., Benson, NC
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
You’re invited to a fast and flat 5K run in the heart of historic Downtown Benson. Walkers and strollers are encouraged in the race. Proceeds will go to a local veteran's organization. Participants will travel through some of the oldest and newest neighborhoods in the town and end on Benson’s famed Main Street.
Awards and prizes for each age group.
Award ceremony will be held at Fainting Goat Brewery - 102 W. Parrish Drive Benson, NC 27504.
Race day registration will be held from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.
The 5k will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
Entry Fees-
$25 pre-registration
$30 registration day of race
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
68°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dunn 4 Nw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Benson, NC
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 33 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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58
Days to train
- Race
- Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 102 W. Parrish Dr., Benson, NC
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Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave
Nov 7, 2026