Military Heroes 5k/10k Run
Military Heroes 5k/10k Run is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Westlake, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
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 76262 The 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
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
98°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Worth Alliance Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westlake, TX
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Military Heroes 5k/10k Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Military Heroes 5k/10k Run
Aug 15, 2026