To raise awareness. To honor. To remember. To keep memories alive.
THIS IS WHY WE RUN.
Valor Run, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014. Our mission is to unite communities through running events to honor the U.S. military women who have served our nation since 9/11, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while supporting combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
177 Mile Tribute Run
Valor Run, Inc. works with runners interested in completing their own 177 mile tribute run in remembrance of the 177 women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan during combat operations in the Global War on Terror.
Trail Races
Our races honor our post-9/11 servicewomen, especially those who died in support of combat operations.
Scholarship
Proceeds above operating costs go to a scholarship that will be awarded each year (start in the 2016/17 school year). This scholarship is for children of women who served in Iraq or Afghanistan during OIF, OEF, OFS, OIR, OCO, and OND.
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Our history
January 2013
President Obama lifts the combat exclusion law. At this time, more than 150 had been killed in GWOT and more than 1,000 injured.
October 2014
Nancy Lacore, U.S. Navy Captain, completes the inaugural 160 mile Valor Run raising $33,000 for two nonprofit organizations.
December 2014
Valor Run, Inc. is awarded 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
May 2015
Valor Run hosts the first 10 Miler / 5K at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA.
June 2016
First scholarship awarded.
March 2024
Valor Run celebrates the 10th Annual Valor Run. Since 2020, Valor Run has awarded more than $30,000 in scholarship to students whose moms served.