The Best Races - Glendale
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Event overview
The Veterans Day Freedom Run takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Grand Canal Trail in Glendale, Arizona. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes a separate Family 1 Mile Fun Run. Registration runs from October 1 to November 15, and prices are inclusive of mandatory charges.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Key details
The event uses capped waves on a first-come, first-serve basis. Organizers describe it as a smaller, private group run with coordinators on site; race bibs are provided on race day. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track times with personal apps or request coordinator assistance. Packet pickup is not required because participant shirts and swag are shipped to US mailing addresses. Swag items listed include a running T-shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway, finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt is available as an optional $5 upgrade.
Fundraising is optional; the organizer states 100% of net funds raised will go to the participant's chosen cause. The event will send a final update with course maps the Wednesday before the race. Registration fees listed on the event page include: 5K $41.48, 10K $46.92, Half-Marathon $50.17, Virtual Run $41.48, Family 1 Mile $39.31. Sponsors named include Gatorade and several event partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.