Home for Freedom Marathon
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Home for Freedom Marathon
The Home for Freedom Marathon is a road race event in Wichita Falls, TX on October 17, 2026. The start and finish area is at Lake Wichita Park, just past the veterans memorial. Packet pickup and a pre-race spaghetti dinner are scheduled in the days before the race.
Distances included:
- 26.2 miles Full Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 3.1 miles 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Virtual option t-shirt and finisher medal only, shipped
Packet pickup and dinner: Packet pickup and the included spaghetti dinner for participants are set for Friday, October 16, 2026 at American Legion Thomas Fowler Post 169, 4605 Lake Shore Drive. A Thursday packet pickup is scheduled October 15, 2026 at CycleRun, 5007 Taft Blvd. All packets must be picked up on one of those two days; there is no race day packet pickup and packets will not be mailed. A representative may pick up a packet with a signed authorization note.
Registration and fees: In-person race registration windows and fees vary by distance; the full, half and 5K registration period and fee structure are listed by the organizer. A virtual registration option is available with a separate registration window and fee; registering by the organizer’s deadline guarantees a mailed t-shirt.
Awards: Awards include top 3 overall male and female finishers and top 3 in age groups (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), excluding overall winners.
Organizer and purpose: Home for Freedom is a Wichita Falls 501(c)(3) nonprofit that constructs tiny homes for veterans experiencing housing insecurity. The organization has completed its first tiny home, completed a second home, and is accepting applications for tiny home #2 through September 30, 2026. The approximate cost to fund one tiny home without donations is $50,000, covering building materials, furnishings, appliances, household items, and support services.
Policies: The organizer reserves the right to change the race route. The full marathon is being pursued for Boston Qualifying certification but certification is not guaranteed. There are no refunds; transfers are considered only to the next year under specified terms. Race-distance changes are allowed only until the organizer’s stated deadline and may incur cost differences. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
