2ND Annual
2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk/Ruck is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Mathis, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 23194 St Park Rd 25, Mathis, TX
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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; this year we will help raise money for scholarships to help our local kids.
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
• 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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.
Host City
About Mathis, TX
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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Days to train
- Race
- 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 23194 St Park Rd 25, Mathis, TX
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2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
Nov 7, 2026