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When
Friday, October 16th, 2026
Where
100 Sunset Drive, Wichita Falls TX
Distances
Marathon · Half · 5K
Typical weather
58–80°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
62–85°F
dry
2024
51–68°F
dry
2023
46–65°F
dry
2022
63–78°F
rain
2021
46–70°F
dry
2020
48–69°F
dry
2019
52–71°F
dry
2018
43–51°F
rain
2017
47–68°F
dry
2016
72–91°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location: 100 Sunset Drive, Wichita Falls, TX, Start/Finish line area in Lucy Park at the pavilion
- Events: Full Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K
- Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5pm - 8pm, during packet pick up
Race Details
- Distances: Full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles)
- Route: Scenic route through Wichita Falls featuring Lucy Park's natural beauty
- Park Features: 178 acres with mature trees, man-made waterfall, swinging bridge over the Big Wichita River
- Nature Center: Provides an engaging backdrop for all race distances
Organization Mission
- Home for Freedom: A local non-profit committed to constructing tiny homes for veterans experiencing housing insecurity
- Success: First tiny home completed and occupied by a veteran
- Current Projects: Tiny home #2 is already underway!
- Website: https://homeforfreedom.org/
Funding and Impact
- Cost of Housing: Approximately $50,000 to fund one tiny home
- Included Expenses: Building materials, furnishings, appliances, and personal items
- Holistic Program: Participants in social services alongside a case manager
- Community Goal: Stimulate local business growth and enhance well-being
Route Information
- Route Map: For Route, Please Click Here: Route Map
Awards and Age Groups
- Top 3 Overall: Male and Female
- Age Groups: Top 3 (excluding overall winners)
- Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- T-shirt and Medal: Designs TBA
Registration Information
- Packet Pickup: All packets must be picked up on Friday, October 16, 2026
- No Race Day Pickup: Packets will not be mailed
- Packet Authorization: A representative can pick up the packet with a note of authorization
- Event Changes: Allowed until 11:59 pm on Friday, October 9th, 2026 under certain conditions
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