Creekside Trail, Kilgore TX
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Race Overview
Join us in celebrating those who have earned one of, if not, the most prestigious honor anyone could receive - The Purple Heart! Participate in either the 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon and earn your ALL-AMERICAN FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Event Details
- Date: August 9, 2026
- Location: Creekside Trail, Kilgore, TX
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon
- Register here: Purple Heart Race
Registration Includes
- T-shirt: Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 07/25 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
- Finisher Medal: Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HALF | 1M ONLY)
- Age Group Awards: Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HALF ONLY)
- Age Groups: Awarded 4 deep in various divisions ranging from M/F 0-4 to M/F 80+
Awards
Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), &: FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!
Important Notes
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.
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