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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano TX
5K · 1 Mile
51–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
63–78°F
dry
2024
56–75°F
dry
2023
63–82°F
dry
2022
63–79°F
rain
2021
45–70°F
dry
2020
54–73°F
dry
2019
43–68°F
rain
2018
55–66°F
rain
2017
50–57°F
dry
2016
62–68°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 7
Cloudy · 52–72°F
Saturday, Nov 7starts near 52°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
The Patriot’s Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Red Tail Pavilion, Oak Point Park in Plano—home of the Plano Flags of Honor.
The morning begins with a Presentation of Colors by Allen High School MCJROTC and the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a 7:30 AM warm-up, the 1-Mile Fun Run (8:00 AM) with the starting horn by Plano Mayor John B. Muns, and the 5K Run (8:30 AM) starting horn by Allen Mayor Chris Schulmeister. Wheeled participants will have a 5 minute head start.
After the race, enjoy a community celebration featuring awards, sponsor booths, food, music, and vendor prize giveaways immediately following the ceremony.
Run, walk, ride or cheer—every step honors those who served and celebrates the freedom they defended.
Proceeds from the event help fund veteran assistance programs, student scholarships, and outreach efforts that uphold the VFW’s mission of service to veterans, their families, and our nation.
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