Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON runs in Chicago, Illinois, on November 14, 2026, with a 7:30 a.m. start for the 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run. It is an inclusive, untimed event with both in-person and online participation, run in capped waves so the field stays a reasonable size for runners of every level. Entrants receive a bib, a finisher medal, a shirt and a certificate of participation.

Mid-November is a useful spot in the calendar for Midwest runners: your fall fitness is still there, and a relaxed half is a good way to spend it before the weather pushes training indoors. Build a long run of about 10 miles beforehand if you plan to cover the full 13.1 comfortably. If you would rather stay short, the 10K asks far less of the following week.