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

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX runs in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 14, 2026. The 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run all begin 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 and the day open to runners of every level. Entrants receive a bib, a finisher medal, a shirt and a certificate of participation.

November is when the desert running season really opens up, and an untimed half is an easy way to start it. Treat the 13.1 miles as a supported long run at conversational effort rather than a race, and it will slot neatly into a build toward a winter marathon. If you are coming back from a summer of short, early runs, the 10K is the more sensible re-entry point.