
Patriots Run 5K
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 8:30 AM CST
- Location
- Plano, TX
- 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, 75074
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run, walk, or cheer at this community event honoring veterans, featuring a 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, and a post-race celebration.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners
The Patriot’s Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run invites you to honor veterans and celebrate freedom at Oak Point Park in Plano. This event features a 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run, beginning with a Presentation of Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. After your run, enjoy a community celebration with awards, food, music, and vendor giveaways. Every step supports veteran assistance programs, student scholarships, and VFW outreach efforts.
What to expect
- Begin your morning with a Presentation of Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Choose between a 5K run or a 1-Mile Fun Run.
- Enjoy a post-race community celebration with awards, food, music, and giveaways.
Standout details
- Honors those who served
- Supports veteran assistance programs
- Presentation of Colors ceremony
- Community celebration with food and music
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 AM CST · From $27.50
Opens Mar 1, 2026, 7:10 AM CST · Closes Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
- 5K
Sat, Nov 7, 8:30 AM CST · From $32.80
Opens Mar 1, 2026, 11:10 AM CST · Closes Sep 11, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
- Rolling area
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The course
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From the organizer
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.
Tentatively: The morning begins with a Presentation of Colors by Allen High School MCJROTC and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Congressman Keith Self, followed by a 7:30 AM warm-up, the 1-Mile Fun Run (8:00 AM), and the 5K Run (8:30 AM). 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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