Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH is held in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 14, 2026. The 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run share a 7:30 a.m. start. Timing is offered as an option, entries are limited, and every finisher takes home a gift bag with a race shirt and a medal.

Fundraising is part of the format, since entrants can raise money for the charity of their choice, and the atmosphere leans toward camaraderie rather than cutthroat racing. That makes the half a sensible target for a first 13.1: give yourself 14 to 16 weeks, add one long run a week until it reaches about two hours, and keep the rest of your running easy. Experienced runners can use the 10K as a hard, short effort with a quick turnaround.