2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Mathis, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Ruck at the stunning Lake Corpus Christi State Park in Mathis, Texas. This inspiring event pays tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation, offering participants the chance to engage in a meaningful and uplifting experience. Choose from a scenic 5K run/walk or a challenging 10K ruck march, where you can carry a weighted pack as a tribute to the sacrifices made by our service members.
The course meanders through breathtaking views of the lake and the picturesque Texas landscape, creating a perfect backdrop for this community-oriented event. With a patriotic opening ceremony honoring our veterans, family-friendly activities, and a spirit of gratitude and respect, the Veterans Day 5K & 10K promises to be a memorable day for all. Plus, your participation will help raise funds for local scholarships, ensuring that we continue to support our community. Lace up your shoes, shoulder your ruck, and join us in running for freedom, honor, and the legacy of our heroes!
The course meanders through breathtaking views of the lake and the picturesque Texas landscape, creating a perfect backdrop for this community-oriented event. With a patriotic opening ceremony honoring our veterans, family-friendly activities, and a spirit of gratitude and respect, the Veterans Day 5K & 10K promises to be a memorable day for all. Plus, your participation will help raise funds for local scholarships, ensuring that we continue to support our community. Lace up your shoes, shoulder your ruck, and join us in running for freedom, honor, and the legacy of our heroes!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to our 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K-10K Ruck & Roll Scenic Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join us this Veterans Day weekend for a powerful event honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. The Veterans Day 5K & 10K Ruck will take place at the beautiful Lake Corpus Christi State Park in Mathis, Texasa scenic backdrop that embodies the strength, freedom, and unity our veterans have fought to protect.
Participants can choose between a traditional 5K run/walk or the 10K ruck march, carrying weight as a tribute to the loads our service members bear in defense of our nation.
This isnt just a raceits a patriotic experience. The course winds through breathtaking lake views, Texas landscapes, and a community atmosphere filled with pride, gratitude, and respect.
We are excited to continue this tradition; this year we will help raise money for scholarships to help our local kids.
Whether youre running, rucking, or walking alongside friends and family, your participation directly supports those who have served.
Event Highlights:
Scenic 5K- 10K course at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Option to run, walk, or ruck
Patriotic opening ceremony honoring veterans
Family-friendly environment and community spirit
100% of proceeds dedicated to Veterans Memorial Park in Mathis
Lace up your shoes, shoulder your ruck, and show your support. Together, we run and march for freedom, for honor, and for the legacy of our Veterans
Run with pride. March with purpose. Honor our heroes.
Join us this Veterans Day weekend for a powerful event honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. The Veterans Day 5K & 10K Ruck will take place at the beautiful Lake Corpus Christi State Park in Mathis, Texasa scenic backdrop that embodies the strength, freedom, and unity our veterans have fought to protect.
Participants can choose between a traditional 5K run/walk or the 10K ruck march, carrying weight as a tribute to the loads our service members bear in defense of our nation.
This isnt just a raceits a patriotic experience. The course winds through breathtaking lake views, Texas landscapes, and a community atmosphere filled with pride, gratitude, and respect.
We are excited to continue this tradition; this year we will help raise money for scholarships to help our local kids.
Whether youre running, rucking, or walking alongside friends and family, your participation directly supports those who have served.
Event Highlights:
Scenic 5K- 10K course at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Option to run, walk, or ruck
Patriotic opening ceremony honoring veterans
Family-friendly environment and community spirit
100% of proceeds dedicated to Veterans Memorial Park in Mathis
Lace up your shoes, shoulder your ruck, and show your support. Together, we run and march for freedom, for honor, and for the legacy of our Veterans
Run with pride. March with purpose. Honor our heroes.
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