Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Benson (102 W. Parrish Dr.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Sep 9, 2026
Race day in Benson
Weather
High 65°F
Sunny, wind 3 to 13 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:40 AM – 5:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good AQI 25
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by North Carolina DEQ - Division of Air Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Anthony's La Piazza quick bite0.1 mi
- Glenda's Sweet Shoppe & Grille cafe0.1 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.4 mi
13 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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