
Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Race Date
Aug 1, 2026
Location
Mcdonough, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Location
- Mcdonough, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
PURPLE HEART DAY VIRTUAL RACE 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 Honor courage. Remember sacrifice. Run with gratitude. 💜🇺🇸 Join us for the Purple Heart Day Virtual Race, a meaningful event dedicated to honoring the brave military members who were wounded or killed in service to the United States. This race is a tribute to the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and resilience represented by the Purple Heart Medal. Whether you run, walk, or hike, every mile completed is done in remembrance and appreciation of those who have given so much for our freedom. Choose your challenge: 1 Mile 5K 10K 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Complete your race anytime during August 2026 from anywhere in the world. Participate on the road, trails, treadmill, track, or wherever your journey takes you. 🏅 Medals begin shipping on July 1, 2026 and feature a stunning Purple Heart-inspired design created to honor the spirit of service and sacrifice. 💜 15% of every registration will be donated to a charity that is helping provide support and assistance to veterans, service members, and their families. What is a virtual race? A virtual race allows you to complete your miles anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Run, walk, hike, treadmill, or jog — every mile matters. This race is more than a finish line. It is a moment of remembrance. A symbol of gratitude. And a way to honor America’s heroes. *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, August 1, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
Participate from Home, Mcdonough, GA, 30253
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 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
71°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.6"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
87%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
The Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 take place?
It takes place in Mcdonough, Georgia.
What distances does the Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 course flat and good for a PR?
The Purple Heart Day Virtual Race 2026 | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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