In 55 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
100 Sunset Drive, Wichita Falls TX
Distances
Marathon · Half · 5K
Typical weather
58–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
68–90°F
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2024
50–74°F
dry
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44–77°F
dry
2022
53–63°F
dry
2021
48–73°F
dry
2020
54–85°F
dry
2019
48–80°F
dry
2018
51–59°F
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2017
49–74°F
dry
2016
74–94°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location: 100 Sunset Drive, Wichita Falls, TX
- Events: Full Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K
- Start/Finish: Lucy Park at the pavilion
Pre-Race Activities
- Spaghetti Dinner: Available for all participants on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 5 PM - 8 PM
- Packet Pickup: Same time and location as the spaghetti dinner (location TBD)
Race Experience
- Scenic Route: Participants will enjoy a dynamic and scenic route through Wichita Falls
- Nature: Lucy Park features mature pecan and cottonwood trees along the Wichita River
- Highlights: Includes a man-made waterfall (under construction), a swinging bridge, and nature center areas
About Home for Freedom
- Mission: Local non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to building tiny homes for veterans facing housing insecurity
- Progress: First tiny home completed and occupied by a veteran: work on a second home underway
- Community Support: Aimed at establishing a veteran community for support and resources
Fundraising Goals
- Target Amount: Raising $50,000 to fund costs of one tiny home
- Covered Costs: Building materials, furnishings, appliances, and necessary household items
- Veteran Support: Holistic social services program offered alongside the living arrangement
Community Impact
- Event Spirit: Aims to foster community spirit and unite neighbors, families, and friends
- Support for Local Business: Stimulating business growth and enhancing city vibrancy
Race Details
- Age Groups and Awards: List of age groups and awards will be provided
- T-Shirt and Medal: Design details will be announced
- Route Information: For route details, please click here
Important Information
- Route Changes: Home For Freedom reserves the right to change the race route as needed
- Certification: Pursuing Boston Qualifying certification for the full-marathon course
- No Refunds: No refunds permitted: transfers evaluated case by case
- Packet Pickup: Must be done on Friday, October 16, 2026: no race day packet pickup
Registration Notes
- Someone Else Picking Up: A representative may pick up packets with authorization note
- Changes to Registration: Switch to shorter distances not eligible for refunds: longer distances require additional fees
- Deadline for Changes: No race changes after October 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Race Link
- More Information: For more details about the race, visit here.
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