Event Description
VALOR 22
"UNITED BY SERVICE, BOUND BY VALOR."
VALOR 22 is hosted by the NAU Cadet Axe Organization, with support from NAU ROTC.
13 SEPTEMBER 2025 will be a day of commemoration of the fallen during 9/11 and awareness of Veteran Suicide Prevention, PTSD, and TBI Awareness of all Service members that serve the United States in various uniforms.
Consisting of a 1K walk/fun run, 5K competitive run on NAU campus, a 22K competitive trail run in the Coconino National Forest, and a 22K weighted ruck march also through the Coconino National Forest. Local and non-local vendors will be setup in various locations including the SKYDOME and adjacent parking lot.
CHILDCARE: PROVIDED BY FORESIGHT LEARNING CENTER AT THE NAU SKYDOME OR THE OUTDOOR FOOTBALL FIELD ADJACENT TO THE START POINT, WEATHER DEPENDANT. AZNG WILL BE BRINGING A BLOW UP OBSTACLE COURSE AND OTHER THINGS TO KEEP KIDS ENGAGED. MORE INFORMATION UPON THE DAY OF THE RACE FOR CHILD REGISTRATION.
AWARDS!
1K: Raffle ticket, commemorative nalgene bottle, coupons, FOOD!
5K: Same as 1K plus commemorative medallion for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
22K RUN: Same as 1K plus "BIGGER" commemorative medallion for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
22K RUCK: Same as 1K plus commemorative belt buckle for all finishers with special buckles for male and female participants placing with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes respectively.
SPECIAL ROTC CADET DIVISION - CADETS/CADRE SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR MORE INFO
TIMELINE (subject to change slightly):
0600-0700: Parking, check-in
0630: Ruck check for 22K Ruck competitors
0700-0730: VALOR 22 official ceremony. 9/11 tribute, rappelling demonstration, bugler
0730-0750: Move to and stage at NAU Football practice field
0750: 22K RUN/RUCK Safety Brief from event staff
0800: 22K RUN begins
0810: 22K RUCK begins
0820: 5K RUN begins
0830: 1K begins
~0845: 5K Award Ceremony (SKYDOME)
TBD: 22K Run Award Ceremony (SKYDOME) - Execution when all podium placers across all divisions return
TBD: 22K RUCK Award Ceremony (SKYDOME) - Execution when all podium placers across all divisions return
TBD: RAFFLE WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE MAJORITY OF COMPETITORS ARE BACK
PACKET PICK UP- Race packets can be picked up at the NAU Army ROTC building located at 1415 S. San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ from 8-11 September during normal business hours. Packets will move to Run Flagstaff for pickup on the 12th of September from 12-6PM. Race day pickup will be from 0600-0645 in the SKYDOME.
ACTIVE MILITARY - VETERANS - STUDENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - FIREFIGHTERS (URBAN / WILDLAND) - EMERGENCY SERVICES - FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY
VENDORS!
EMAIL: EVA.SYKES@NAU.EDU FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER FOR A FREE BOOTH. LIMIT TO 22 VENDORS. SIGN UP TODAY.
OBJECTIVES:
CONDUCT A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE 9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY
RECOGNIZE EFFORTS OF ALL FIRST RESPONDERS (Police, Fire, EMS)
RECOGNIZE EFFORTS OF ALL ACTIVE DUTY/RETIRED VETERANS IN ALL BRANCHES
SPREAD AWARENESS AND SERVICES RELATED TO VETERAN SUICIDE, TBI, AND PTSD
