Veterans Day Virtual Race | 1M, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon

*these medals start shipping out September 2026!

Join us in honoring and expressing our gratitude to all the veterans out there with our Veterans Day 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 event. This year, we're hosting our sixth annual race to commemorate Veterans Day, which falls on November 11, 2026. Let's come together to show our appreciation!

Throughout the months of November and December 2026, you can complete your chosen distance at your own pace and convenience. However, participating on November 11th itself would make it even more special.

We are proud to contribute a minimum of 15% of each registration to an organization that supports physical and psychological rehabilitation programs that provide direct service to ill, injured, or wounded veterans. By participating in this event, you're helping make a positive impact in their lives.

Choose from our range of virtual races, including 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2 distances. It's an event suitable for participants of all ages, so gather your friends and family to join in the experience. A percentage of your race registration fees will directly support charity. Your participation will contribute to the vital rehabilitation programs that assist veterans in need.

Registration Fee: $25, which covers the cost of your medal, bib, and donation to charity. Medals and bibs will start shipping out in September 2026, ensuring you receive them in time for your race.
 

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. 

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. 

 What is a Virtual Race?                             

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! 

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.

Join fellow runners on November 11, 2026 for the Veterans Day Virtual Race | 1M, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Mesa.