Course
Race Route
1 Mile5K
Freedom Run 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $29.99 · goes up to $34.99 on Sep 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $29.99$34.99 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $44.99$54.99 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| First Responder 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $34.99$39.99 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Ruckers 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $44.99$54.99 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 1 Mile fee goes up to $34.99 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Walk: $29.99 until Sep 30, then $34.99 until Oct 31, then $39.99 until Nov 14, then $49.99 until Nov 15.
- 5K Run and Ruckers 5k: $44.99 until Sep 30, then $54.99 until Oct 31, then $59.99 until Nov 14, then $64.99 until Nov 15.
- First Responder 5K: $34.99 until Sep 30, then $39.99 until Oct 31, then $49.99 until Nov 14, then $59.99 until Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $44.99, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Dallas runs 36:46, about 11:50 a mile, based on 42 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 32:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3030 Gulden Avenue, Dallas, TX 75212
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Freedom Run 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Assist the Officer Foundation Stories
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Race details
- Where
- 3030 Gulden Avenue, Dallas, TX 75212Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 400 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022), 2021 (Sep 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Freedom Run 2026?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $29.99 before processing fees, and rises to $34.99 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $44.99, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 3030 Gulden Avenue, Dallas, TX 75212.
From the organizers
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers organized the Freedom Run® as an opportunity to unite and honor the heroes and victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The Freedom Run is one of the longest running tributes to 9/11 in the world.
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Freedom Run and it will again be held at Trinity Groves in Dallas. Please join us as we come together to raise money for the Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation.
A 5K Run, One Mile Walk, and 5K Ruck will be offered. Discounted registration is available to first responders (police officers, firefighters, paramedics, etc..)
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Let Freedom Run.