
2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Be Brave Virtual Race: Celebrate courage with a medal and charity donation.
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Mesa, AZ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Be Brave Virtual Race invites runners and walkers to complete a chosen distance—1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon—anywhere, anytime in 2026. First run in 2018, this event has become a signature celebration of courage, with participants from across the country (though exact state count isn't available, the $1 million charity donation over 13 years hints at a committed community).
The medal features A.A. Milne's quote, "Promise me you’ll always remember, you’re braver than you believe..." and at least 15% of each $25 entry supports charity. Runners report their own times, making this a low-pressure, flexible option for first-timers or seasoned athletes seeking a meaningful solo challenge.
While there's no traditional race-day crowd, the sense of purpose and the tangible reward of a well-designed medal deliver a satisfying experience. It's a reminder that bravery can be celebrated on your own terms.
Race-provided description
Our most popular event of 2018 and has now become one of our Signature Races, which means we were able to order more medals! This does not have a year on the medal or ribbon, so complete it anytime! We love to celebrate our favorite bear with our Be Brave 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2. The medal has our favorite quote from A.A. Milne, “Promise me you’ll always remember, you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” We will be donating at least 15% of every registration to charity. What: This is a 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 virtual run (or walk) to celebrate being BRAVE! You choose which distance you want to complete! *Medals and bibs start shipping out March 1, 2026. After that they will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up When: Complete your race any time in 2026! Sign up before the medals sell out! Where: You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us). Why: Because this is our way of celebrating our favorite bear and being BRAVE! Cost: The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity. *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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
Participate from Home, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 88°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
72°
Afternoon (High)
88°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
55%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
The 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 take place?
It takes place in Mesa, Arizona.
What distances does the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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