Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Run Brave 5K

Charlottesville, VA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Aug 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run Brave 5K

The course runs on a paved path through Darden Towe Park, which keeps the footing consistent and the route open to anyone who wants to walk or run it. The race is a fundraiser for pediatric cancer families, and that purpose is present in the atmosphere. Before the main event, there is a Kids Dash, and sponsor booths and games fill out the morning around the start area.

There is no packet pickup detail to sort out ahead of time from what has been shared, but the park setting means parking and staging tend to be straightforward. Post-race activities linger, so arriving with a little extra time is worth it.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

140finishers

17:19winner

40:14median

1:20:03cutoff

Top 3: Alec Block (17:19) · Peter Lomong (17:38) · Anna Workman (17:49)

The Run Brave 5K has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/13/2026 08:15$25

5K9/13/2026 08:00$35

Run Brave Kids Dash9/13/2026 08:00$15

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Common Questions About the Run Brave 5K

Will I finish last at the Run Brave 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 40:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run Brave 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (140 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run Brave 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:19 while the median finisher took 40:14. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.