
From the Organizer
Join us for the 11th Annual Veterans Day 5K & Bike Ride event! The start line will be outside the Indiana National Guard at 9 AM in Huntington. Sign up for the scenic 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Walk or the 17 mile (approximately) Bike Ride. Free refreshments and top place awards will be given out following the race on-site.
Huntington Veterans Day 5K Inc. is a registered 501C3. Thanks to our generous donors and money raised from events like this, we were able to complete our first installation to the Memorial Mile!
Events
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntington, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
17,026
as of 2023
Elevation
783 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Huntington Veterans Day 5K
Nov 7, 2026