Because of the Brave 5K
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Because of the Brave 5K
Because of the Brave 5K takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama (3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115). The event is organized by The Running Birds with American Village and is held near the Alabama National Cemetery. A portion of the entry fee is donated to the Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery and to American Village. The event is not a timed race; participants carry a provided 2' x 3' American flag attached to a pole for the entire distance and exchange that flag for a custom challenge coin at the finish. No awards are given to top finishers.
Course and logistics
The course is a paved 1.55-mile loop on the American Village grounds, completed twice to equal the 5K distance. The loop will be marked with American flags. Paved surfaces make strollers and wheelchairs welcome. Packet pickup is available only on race day at the start/finish area near the main parking lots, where parking and restrooms are provided. One water station will serve the course at the start/finish area, with hydration available at the halfway point and at the finish. No refunds are offered; entries may be transferred to another participant or deferred to the following year. The parking lot GPS coordinates listed are (33.137730, -86.829740). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.