The Best Races - Westside
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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.
