Stars & Stripes - Kilgore
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Event overview
The Stars & Stripes event takes place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Creekside Trail in Kilgore, Texas. Distances offered include:
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Kid's Dash
- Virtual Option
The 5K and 10K use the same course, with the 10K run as two laps and the half-marathon as four laps of a course linked on the event page. The Kid's Dash is a short sprint of about 100–200 meters. The 1 Mile is an untimed event with no age group awards.
Registration, awards and other details
Entry fees listed for events include $60 for the Half-Marathon, $38 for the 10K, $30 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 Mile, $0 for the Kid's Dash, and $40 for the Virtual Option. Registrants for the 5K, 10K, half-marathon and 1 Mile receive an event participation t-shirt and a custom finisher medal; t-shirt size guarantee requires registration by March 15. The Virtual Option includes shipping of the shirt and medal the week of the race.
Age group awards are given four deep in male and female divisions across standard age brackets; overall and masters divisions receive overall medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped. The event organizer, Run Different, supports charities; stated allocations include 50% of profits and 100% of donations to Wounded Warrior Project and 10% of profits and 100% of donations to Encounter Church. Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.