Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY is held in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 14, 2026, with the 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run all setting off at 7:30 a.m. The event is untimed and inclusive, with in-person and virtual options and capped wave starts that keep numbers reasonable for runners of every level. Entry includes a bib, a finisher medal, a shirt and a certificate of participation.

Think of the half here as a structured long run with support rather than a performance test. It pairs well with a winter base phase: hold an easy, steady effort for the full 13.1, then take two or three light days afterward. Anyone building up from scratch will get more out of the 5K, and the 1-mile fun run gives children and first-timers a distance they can finish on the day.