The Best Races - Westside

NOV
15
2025
Run for veterans in Houston at the Veterans Day Freedom Run, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, family mile or virtual options. Small capped waves, optional fundraising with net proceeds to your chosen cause and finishers swag shipped to you.
Sat 15 Nov 2025
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Veterans Day Freedom Run in Houston is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Bayou Parkway, Houston, TX 77077. The event offers multiple distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 13.1 (Half-Marathon)
  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run
  • Virtual Run

Fundraising is optional; 100% of net funds raised go to the participant’s chosen cause. The event is presented as a smaller, capped group run with waves sold on a first-come, first-served basis and a virtual run option.

Logistics and entry

Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track time with an app or request coordinator assistance. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration and race bibs are issued on race day. Swag items listed include a running t-shirt, finisher’s towel or giveaway, finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion. A technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional $5.

Registration fees listed for Oct 1 - Nov 15 are: 5K $41.48, 10K $46.92, Half-Marathon $50.17, Virtual Run $41.48, Family 1 Mile Fun Run $39.31. Sponsors named include Gatorade and several local running partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half-Marathon 13.1
10 km
10k
5 km
Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Virtual Run

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