Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk is held in King George, Virginia, on November 14, 2026. The untimed 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 a.m., the 10K Trail Run (6.2 miles) at 9:20 a.m., and the 5K Trail Run (3.1 miles) at 9:45 a.m. The full event name also lists a 10K ruck division and virtual 10K and 5K options for those who cannot attend in person.

Both main distances are on trail, so plan for uneven footing and run by effort rather than pace. The 10K is the sharper test and the natural choice if you already run off-road; the 5K is a friendly introduction to trail racing, and the mile lets kids or walkers take part. The ruck division adds weight to the 10K, which changes the game entirely: train with the pack on hikes and short runs for at least six weeks so your shoulders and hips are used to the load. For the trail runs, include one or two off-road runs per week and a few short hill repeats. Six to eight weeks of consistent running is enough for either distance.