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Veterans Day, hero and freedom runs and rucks, 2026

Veterans Day Races in Texas

Texas has 19 upcoming Veterans Day races on the RunSignup calendar between Nov 1 and Nov 15, 2026, in 17 cities: Veterans Day 5Ks, hero and freedom runs, and ruck marches. The busiest weekend is Nov 7 with 12 races, and 12 races are on the weekend before Veterans Day (Nov 6 to Nov 8). San Antonio (3) hosts the most. 18 include a 5K, 11 a 10K and 5 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $15 to $50. Registration is open for 17.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.

Races
19
Weekend of Nov 7
12
Registration open
17
Host cities
17

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, 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 Oct 31

1 race

Dallas–Fort Worth

Weekend of Nov 7

Weekend before Veterans Day 12 races

Dallas–Fort Worth

Houston & Gulf Coast

San Antonio & South Texas

West Texas & El Paso

Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)

Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley

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

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

Saturday, Nov 7 · Conroe

Annual Mighty Oaks Veterans Day Run

“Join us for the Annual Mighty Oaks Veterans Day Run – where our mission is to raise awareness about the Veteran Suicide epidemic and Mighty Oaks Foundation.”

Saturday, Nov 7 · North Richland Hills

Hero Hustle

“the 1st Annual Hero Hustle benefitting NFW Littles Playgroup.”

Saturday, Nov 7 · Plano

Patriots Run 5K

“Proceeds from the event help fund veteran assistance programs, student scholarships, and outreach efforts that uphold the VFW’s mission of service to veterans, their families, and our nation.”

Saturday, Nov 7 · Prosper

Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run

“Proceeds benefit the Veterans Memorial, planned for construction at Frontier Park in the near future.”

Saturday, Nov 7 · Temple

Rucks On Main 2026 Veterans Day Ruck March

“On Memorial & Veterans Day weekends, marchers will fill their rucksacks with UP TO 40lbs of non-perishable food items to be donated to charitable organizations.”

Saturday, Nov 7 · Friendswood

VCG - Freedom 5K / 1K (Friendswood)

“This family-friendly Veterans Weekend event supports Veteran College Grants (VCG), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing educational grants and scholarships to veterans, spouses, and children.”

Saturday, Nov 7 · Celina

Veterans Day Ruck March

“During registration, participants may also make an optional donation to support the Celina Police Association.”

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. 18 of the 19 races include a 5K, and many add a one-mile fun run or kids' dash. See all 5Ks in Texas.

Half marathons and marathons. 5 races include a half marathon or marathon, including Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Denton TX (Nov 1, Denton), 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) and Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Nov 14, Houston). Compare them with every half marathon in Texas.

Ruck division. 2026 Veterans Day 5K, 10K & Ruck (Nov 7, Midland), 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Ruck (Nov 7, Mathis), Rucks On Main 2026 Veterans Day Ruck March (Nov 7, Temple) and Veterans Day Ruck March (Nov 7, Celina) include a ruck, where you walk or march the course carrying a weighted pack, going by the race name.

Virtual options. 8 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

San Antonio (3)Cedar Park (1)Celina (1)Conroe (1)Dallas (1)Denton (1)Fort Worth (1)Friendswood (1)Hillsboro (1)Houston (1)Mathis (1)Mcallen (1)Midland (1)North Richland Hills (1)Plano (1)Prosper (1)

FAQ

Are there veterans day races in Texas?

Texas has 19 upcoming Veterans Day races on the RunSignup calendar between Nov 1 and Nov 15, 2026, in 17 cities: Veterans Day 5Ks, hero and freedom runs, and ruck marches. The busiest weekend is Nov 7 with 12 races, and 12 races are on the weekend before Veterans Day (Nov 6 to Nov 8). San Antonio (3) hosts the most. 18 include a 5K, 11 a 10K and 5 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $15 to $50. Registration is open for 17.

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 $15 to $50, 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?

14 races on this page mention where proceeds go, the cause it supports or a registration discount in the organizer's own listing, including Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Denton TX (Nov 1, Denton), 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Ruck (Nov 7, Mathis), Annual Mighty Oaks Veterans Day Run (Nov 7, Conroe), Hero Hustle (Nov 7, North Richland Hills), Patriots Run 5K (Nov 7, Plano) and Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run (Nov 7, Prosper). Read each race description for the organizer's details.

Are there Veterans Day races for kids in Texas?

2 races list a kids' event on RunSignup. In all, 5 races either list a kids' event or mention kids in the description, including 2026 Veterans Day 5K, 10K & Ruck (Nov 7, Midland), Hero Hustle (Nov 7, North Richland Hills), Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run (Nov 7, Prosper), VCG - Freedom 5K / 1K (Friendswood) (Nov 7, Friendswood) and 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 (7), Houston & Gulf Coast (3), San Antonio & South Texas (3), West Texas & El Paso (1), Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) (2) and Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (2).

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