Military Heroes 5k/10k Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10k · 5K Active Military / Veterans & more
From the Organizer
We guarantee the first 350 runners a race t-shirt. Thank you for running with us, we look forward to a great day!
Military Heroes Run is celebrating our 15th Annual Run. We raise much needed funds to support America's fighting service veterans who have suffered injuries while defending the freedoms which we all enjoy. We have raised and donated over $2.8 million in our 14 years of hosting this event. Thank you to all who have ran with us, volunteered with us and for our amazing sponsors. We are looking forward to another great year!
August 15, 2026
LOCATION FOR 2026
We are running in the Town of Westlake. Our event location is in the Solana Plaza and we will be running on the trail/path.
Event Location:
1301 Solana Blvd.
Westlake, Texas 76262
Parking: We will use a parking structure (garage B) and the south side of Garage B.There is NO parking at the event site, you need to park in the designated lot and walk across the street.
1400 Solana Blvd.Westlake, Texas 76262The Terrace Campus
The 5k course is not certified and is closer to 3.4 miles.
The 5k course is a loop with some shade. The 10k course will follow the 5k until the 1 mile then branch off along the trail a different direction out and back, joining back with the 5k course. The 10k is hilly with some shade.
Chip-Timed Event
The 5k & 10k will be electronically timed by DoMore Race Services. All participants will be given a bib with a disposable chip attached.
Fun Run participants are not chip timed.
Finisher Medals for All
Age Group Awards for each Distance - 5k and 10k
Overall M/F finishers, Master M/F finishers, and three deep for the 5 and 10K in the following age group categories for M/F:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+
(Master age is 40 and over)
Packet Pickup
Bear Creek Running Co.
121 Rufe Snow Dr. #103
Keller, TX 76248
Thursday 8/13 - 12-6
Friday 8/14 - 10-6
Event Day Schedule
6:00 - 6:45 am Registration
6:00 - 6:45 am Packet Pick Up
7:00 am Start Time
Interested in Sponsorship or Volunteering email: militaryheroesrun@gmail.com
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Military Heroes 5k/10k Run?
- Military Heroes 5k/10k Run is a running event held in Westlake, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Military Heroes 5k/10k Run?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Westlake, TX at Solana Blvd and Hwy 114, Westlake, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Military Heroes 5k/10k Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Military Heroes 5k/10k Run
Aug 15, 2026