Home For Freedom Marathon

Wichita Falls, TX, USA · October 17, 2026

55°·74° high·Breezy·Dry

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55°at start

78° high

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Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 55°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 78°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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The Home For Freedom Marathon is an inaugural race held October 17, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. It benefits Home for Freedom, a local nonprofit that builds tiny homes for veterans facing housing insecurity. The full marathon starts and finishes at the pavilion in Lucy Park, a 178 acre riverside park along the Wichita River, on the same course network as the half marathon and 5K. Race weekend opens Friday with packet pickup and a spaghetti dinner ahead of Saturday's races.

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When is the 2026 Home For Freedom Marathon?

The 2026 Home For Freedom Marathon will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Home For Freedom Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 80°F and a low of 57°F with a 5% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.