Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK
About the race
Celebrate this Veterans Day with our annual Freedom Run. Join our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon, whether you are running for a personal best or walking with friends and family, in gratitude for the Veterans who have sacrificed to protect our freedom.
We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it is a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you will get the warmth of a hometown event.
Overview of the run
This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave, so it never feels crowded and you are never just a bib number.
- All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian)
- No gear, no setup: just you, the course, and our coordinators cheering you on in a relaxed setting
When you sign up, you get support toward your fitness goals, plus an invite to join one of our local run clubs.
Timing
Timing is optional. Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our online form to get posted. Or ask a coordinator to help time you.
No timing chips.
Packet pickup and swag shipping
No packet pickup needed. Your swag ships straight to your door. Double-check your full US mailing address, including apartment number, when you register, as your shirt is sent to this address. Race bibs are handed out on race day.
When my swag arrives
Your shirt will arrive at your mailing address the week of your race.
Signing up within 2 weeks of the race
Shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. You are welcome to wear whatever you like and run with us anyway.
Wave times
Once you have registered, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Running late? Jump in when you arrive. Our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may change depending on the season, so please check your participant info email.
Course map and participant info
We will send final participant info by the Wednesday before race day, with all the details and course maps.
Virtual run option
Prefer to run on your own time? Our virtual run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever and wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional), then send your results to [email protected] to claim your medal.
Charity initiatives
You can raise funds for a charity of choice (optional). 100% of the net funds raised will go towards your cause of choice.
Discover our charity initiatives at https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Cedar Park
Cedar Park is a city in Williamson County, Texas, USA, with a small portion extending into Travis County. It is a suburb of Austin, about 16 miles northwest of downtown, and had 77,595 residents at the 2020 census. Summers are very hot and humid and winters are mild, so early spring and late autumn are the best seasons to race.
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