Strong Shall Stand 5K 2026

The Strong Shall Stand 5K is a chip-timed 5K held at Operation True North Headquarters in Longview, Texas. The main race begins in the morning, following a free Kids Dash for children age 8 and under. The 5K registration provides a commemorative event shirt, custom bib, finisher medal, and chip-timed results. The Kids Dash includes its own bib and finisher item. A portion of the proceeds benefits Operation True North, a nonprofit offering mental health services to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, health care workers, and their families. The race emphasizes support for those who protect, serve, and heal. It is part of the iTRI365 event calendar, which features other East Texas community races that combine running with a local cause.