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Veterans Day, hero and freedom runs and rucks, 2026

Veterans Day Races in Texas

Texas has 6 upcoming Veterans Day races on the RunSignup calendar between Nov 1 and Nov 15, 2026, in 6 cities: Veterans Day 5Ks, hero and freedom runs, and ruck marches. The busiest weekend is Nov 14 with 6 races, and 0 races are on the weekend before Veterans Day (Nov 6 to Nov 8). 6 include a 5K, 4 a 10K and 4 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $19.99 to $30. Registration is open for 4.

Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.

Races
6
Weekend of Nov 7
0
Registration open
4
Host cities
6

Looking for any race this fall? See every race in Texas in November, or browse 5Ks in Texas. More holiday runs: Halloween races, turkey trots, Christmas races, New Year's races, Valentine's Day races, St. Patrick's Day races.

Veterans Day Races by weekend

Every Texas race on RunSignup with a Veterans Day, military, hero, freedom or patriot name between Nov 1 and Nov 15, 2026 (races already run this season have dropped off), grouped by weekend and region. Virtual-only listings aren't included. Fees are the current RunSignup price tier for the cheapest adult in-person entry (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees. "Supports a cause" means the organizer's own description mentions where proceeds go, the cause it supports or a registration discount; "Kids' event" means a kids' race is listed on RunSignup, and "Mentions kids" that the description mentions kids or children.

Weekend of Nov 14

6 races

Austin & Hill Country

Dallas–Fort Worth

Houston & Gulf Coast

San Antonio & South Texas

Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)

Registration links go to RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. Races are matched by name, so a November race without a Veterans Day or military name won't be listed here; see all November races in Texas.

Who the races support, in the organizers' words

5 races mention where proceeds go, the cause it supports or a registration discount in their RunSignup description. In the organizers' own words:

Saturday, Nov 14 · Dallas

Freedom Run 2026

“Please join us as we come together to raise money for the Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation.”

Types of veterans day races in Texas

5Ks and fun runs. 6 of the 6 races include a 5K, and many add a one-mile fun run or kids' dash. See all 5Ks in Texas.

Half marathons and marathons. 4 races include a half marathon or marathon, including Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK (Nov 14, Cedar Park), Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH (Nov 14, Fort Worth), Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Nov 14, Houston) and Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO (Nov 14, San Antonio). Compare them with every half marathon in Texas.

Virtual options. 4 races also offer a virtual entry, handy if you're traveling.

Ruck marches. A ruck is a walk or march carrying a weighted backpack, a military training tradition. Several Veterans Day races have a ruck division alongside the run; check the race page for pack weight rules.

Tips

  • Check for military discounts. Some Veterans Day races offer discounts for veterans and active-duty service members. The race page says whether there is one and how to claim it.
  • Rucking? Train with the pack weight you plan to carry, and wear broken-in shoes. Blisters are the most common ruck injury.
  • Pin your bib where it shows. Put it on the outside of any costume or layer so volunteers and timers can see it.
  • Register early. Prices rise in tiers, and shirts or medals are often only guaranteed by a cutoff date. Each race page shows the tiers.
  • New to running? A holiday 5K is a friendly first race. The run-walk method gets you to the finish.

By region

Top cities

Cedar Park (1)Dallas (1)Fort Worth (1)Hillsboro (1)Houston (1)San Antonio (1)

FAQ

Are there veterans day races in Texas?

Texas has 6 upcoming Veterans Day races on the RunSignup calendar between Nov 1 and Nov 15, 2026, in 6 cities: Veterans Day 5Ks, hero and freedom runs, and ruck marches. The busiest weekend is Nov 14 with 6 races, and 0 races are on the weekend before Veterans Day (Nov 6 to Nov 8). 6 include a 5K, 4 a 10K and 4 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $19.99 to $30. Registration is open for 4.

When is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is November 11 every year. In Texas, most Veterans Day races run on the weekend before or after it.

How much does a Veterans Day race cost in Texas?

Current RunSignup entry fees for the races on this page run $19.99 to $30, before processing fees, counting each race's cheapest adult in-person entry. Many raise the price in tiers as race day gets closer, so registering early is cheaper. Each race page shows every tier and when it ends.

Do Texas Veterans Day races support veterans?

5 races on this page mention where proceeds go, the cause it supports or a registration discount in the organizer's own listing, including Freedom Run 2026 (Nov 14, Dallas), Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK (Nov 14, Cedar Park), Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH (Nov 14, Fort Worth), Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Nov 14, Houston) and Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO (Nov 14, San Antonio). Read each race description for the organizer's details.

Are there Veterans Day races for kids in Texas?

In all, 1 race either list a kids' event or mention kids in the description, including Heroes Among Us 5k Run/Walk (Nov 14, Hillsboro). Age rules and whether children need a separate entry vary, so check the race page before you register.

Where are the veterans day races in Texas?

They're spread across Austin & Hill Country (1), Dallas–Fort Worth (2), Houston & Gulf Coast (1), San Antonio & South Texas (1) and Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) (1).

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