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Home For Freedom Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Wichita Falls
US

Justin Cozart from Dallas, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler (1842-1922). · Public domain

Race date in 7 days: Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Wichita Falls · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: $125Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSat, August 1, 2026 ~ Wed, October 14, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Home for Freedom holding fundraising marathon, runs

Texomashomepage.com - KFDX, KJTL

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $125

until Oct 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $90

until Oct 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $45

5K Fun Run/Walk · until Oct 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Time limit7h

Event	Start	Time limit
Marathon42.195km	07:00	7h
Half21.0975km	07:30	6h30m
5K5km	08:00	6h

START

Lake Wichita Park, 5205 Fairway Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

100 Sunset Drive, Wichita Falls, TX

Finish · Google Maps

The events are Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Fun Run/Walk.

The start is at 7:00 a.m. local time from 100 Sunset Drive, Wichita Falls, TX.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (65°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

10/16 17:00-20:00, Lucy Park Pavilion (same-day pickup unavailable)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startFalls Ride (Wichita Falls Transit System) Route 4 — reported stop near I-44 at Parkway Grill, closest to…
Transit cardWichita Falls, TX has no widely used transit IC card and a very limited local bus system; this race is…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Falls Ride (Wichita Falls Transit System) Route 4 — reported stop near I-44 at Parkway Grill, closest to Lucy Park

Start/finish is at the pavilion in Lucy Park, 100 Sunset Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. No rail/subway exists in Wichita Falls. No date conflict — source date 2026-10-17 falls within the confirmed event window (Oct 16-17, 2026).

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Lucy Park pavilion

Finish is the same Lucy Park pavilion as the start.

Map

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle mentioned; event runs Fri Oct 16 (packet pickup/spaghetti dinner) through Sat Oct 17, 2026 (races).

Transit card

Wichita Falls, TX has no widely used transit IC card and a very limited local bus system; this race is car-access. Visitors should plan on driving or ride-share, as public transit does not meaningfully serve race-day logistics.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Bib pickup is available only on October 16, the day before the race, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lucy Park Pavilion.

Race-day pickup is not available.

The course passes through the 178-acre Lucy Park area across downtown Wichita Falls, where runners can see an artificial waterfall and a suspension bridge.

Times are local to Wichita Falls. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hampton Inn By Hilton Wichita Falls North

Hotel · 4.2km

9.4/10(189)

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Wichita Falls Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Wichita Falls Convention Center

Hotel · 1.4km

8.9/10(202)

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Hotel · 4.7km

7.7/10(161)

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Executive Inn And Suites Wichita Falls

Hotel · 2.5km

7.6/10(649)

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

LOCAL TRANSIT2

Wichita Falls Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Wichita Falls Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Wichita Falls with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Wichita Falls runners' room

FAQ

When does Home For Freedom Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX, United States.

How much is the Home For Freedom Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $125.

What is the time limit for Home For Freedom Marathon 2026?

7h.

What distances does Home For Freedom Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Home For Freedom Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Home For Freedom Marathon 2026 start?

Lake Wichita Park, 5205 Fairway Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX.

When does registration for Home For Freedom Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 1, 2026 to Wed, October 14, 2026.

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Home For Freedom Marathon

About Home For Freedom Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run