27th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/25/26 - 31st Street Park

Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 7:45 AM EDT

Location: 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Type: Run

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Run to honor a fallen Navy SEAL and support vital local charities at this long-standing Virginia Beach event.

For a Cause

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Kids & Youth

The 27th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races honor Navy SEAL Allen Stone, who tragically passed in a training accident. Originally established to benefit the American Heart Association, this event has grown to include a 5K and a kids' 1-mile race, offering options for every family member. It has raised over $1 million for its charities, including the Navy SEAL Foundation, Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, and Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association, while commemorating those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

What to expect

* Participate in a 7K race on a flat course.
* Family-friendly options include a 5K and a kids' 1-mile race.

From the organizer

In 1999, The Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races started as the Braveheart Run Swim Run, to benefit the American Heart Association. Allen Stone, a local Navy SEAL, and friend of the race committee, raced and won his age group. Tragically, Allen died in a SEAL training accident just a few months later. The race committee decided to rename the race in Allen's memory. Since then, the race has added a 5K and a kids 1 mile race to have something for everyone in the family.

This event has raised over $1 million for our charities, the Navy SEAL Foundation, Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, and the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association while honoring those that have made the ultimate sacrifice and their families.