Grit. Faith. Freedom.
The Home for Freedom Marathon will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event features a Full Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K. The Start/Finish line area is located in Lucy Park at the pavilion. A spaghetti dinner will be available for all participants on Friday October 16, 2026, from 5pm – 8pm, at the same time & location as packet pick up. (Location for pre-race spaghetti dinner and packet pickup TBD).
Participants in the Full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles) will experience a dynamic and scenic route through the center of Wichita Falls. Lucy Park, spanning 178 acres along the Wichita River, offers a picturesque environment with mature pecan and cottonwood trees, as well as a variety of native and introduced species. Notable features include a man-made waterfall (under construction beginning August 2026 thru summer 2028), a swinging bridge over the Big Wichita River, and areas dedicated to the nature center – providing an engaging backdrop for all race distances.
