Brave Run 2026
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Support Banks High School students with a competitive 10K run or walk, featuring awards for top finishers and a course on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Masters (40+)
- School & Youth Teams
Masters (40+)
School & Youth TeamsThe Brave Run 10K invites you to support Banks High School students through their Parent's Association. This event offers a course that begins and ends at the high school track, leading runners and walkers through the main street of Banks before joining the scenic Banks-Vernonia State Trail. All participants receive a finisher's medal, and awards are presented to top male and female finishers across overall, masters, and age group categories. Your participation helps fund athletic, extracurricular activities, and scholarships.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 10K course starting on main street and continuing along the Banks-Vernonia State Trail.
- Receive a finisher's medal for completing the race.
- Compete for awards if you are a top finisher in overall, masters, or age group categories.
Standout details
- Benefit for Banks High School Parent's Association
- Awards for top overall, masters, and age group
- Finisher's medal for all participants
- Course includes Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Perks & features
- Awards
From the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course surface
Trail
Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.
Distances & registration
9 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
13d 13h 44m leftAdult-- 5K
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $32.80
10K
1 option · closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
13d 13h 44m leftAdult 10K
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $43.40
Other options
7 options · closes May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT
14d 1h 45m leftAdult 10k-WALK
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $43.40
Adult 5K-WALK
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $32.80
Student 10K-WALK
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $27.50
Student 5K-WALK
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $22.20
Student--10K
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $27.50
Student--5K
Closes May 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT · From $22.20
Virtual Race
Closes May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT · From $32.80
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
The Brave Run starts and ends at the Banks High School track. Participants run/walk down the main street of Banks to the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Race continues down the Banks-Vernonia State Trail until the halfway point is reached for the 5K and 10K distance and then will head back to the starting point.
Unable to participate in person? Consider registering for the virtual race. Your support is appreciated!!
Register before April 27th to order a t-shirt. Limited quantities of shirts may be available for purchase day of race.
Awards Every participant will receive a finisher’s medal to remember the day.
Top 3 male and female finishers in the Open (overall) category Top male and female finishers in the Masters (age 40+) category 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons awarded to the top finishers in each age group Awards will be based on official timed race results. Walkers are eligible for awards in the same categories; there are no separate walking-only divisions.
Age Groups 10 & Under 11–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70+ Note: Overall (Open) and Masters award winners are not eligible for additional age group awards.
The Brave Run is a benefit event for the Banks High School Parent's Association. Banks High School Parent's Association exists to provide physical and fund-raising support for athletic, extra-curricular activities and scholarships for Banks High School students.