Leeds Valor Fest 5k

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 10/29/2026 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