Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS takes place in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 14, 2026. The 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run start together at 7:30 a.m. Timing is available as an option, places are limited, and each finisher gets a gift bag that includes a race shirt and a medal.

Because entrants can raise money for a charity they pick themselves, the field mixes racers with people who are simply covering the distance. Choose accordingly. A half marathon run at a genuine effort deserves a 14- to 16-week build with one long run each week and a two-week taper; a half run for enjoyment needs only that you be comfortable on your feet for a couple of hours. The 10K is the middle ground, hard enough to be satisfying and easy enough to recover from quickly.