
2ND Annual
2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Ruck is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Mathis, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
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, Texas—a 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 isn’t just a race—it’s 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; Last year we were honored enough to have raised 2,750.00. and those Proceeds went to The City of Mathis. This year we are hoping to raise more. The proceeds this year will go to a Veterans Non- Profit Organization that helps and honors our future, retired and active-duty veterans. The Organization is located in the Nueces County area, so they help individuals and families in different surrounding areas with VA benefits, Employment and education.
Whether you’re 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
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.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mathis 4 Ssw, 3 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
CRP
Corpus Christi International Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
SAT
San Antonio International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Ruck
Nov 7, 2026