We will be conducting a fun run or walk to honor Veterans, at 9AM on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. 1. LOCATION: The run will start at 9 am on Saturday, Nov. 14, and it will be 3.1 times around the Hampton Park loop (Mary Murray Dr.). Information, pre-run festivities, start and finish will all be on the north side of the park, in the vicinity of the Rose Pavilion and the Hampton Park public toilets. 2. PARKING: a. HAMPTON PARK WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FROM 8 AM TO NOON . If you park within Hampton Park before it closes at 8, you will not be able to get your car out of Hampton Park until it reopens at noon. b. There is public parking outside of, but very near, Hampton Park. You can park in these public spaces but please: i) comply with any limitations on how long your car can park there; ii) DO NOT PARK ON GRASS; iii) DO NOT PARK ACROSS DRIVEWAYS ; and iv) be aware that folks live in the houses around the park and be respectful of them and their needs and rights. Finally, consider sustainability, and whether you could carpool, walk, bike, use public transportation, or otherwise minimize the event’s carbon footprint. 3. STAY AWARE : During our run, bicyclists will be allowed to use the park and some of them may be traveling at high speeds. The road will be divided into three lanes: i) an innermost, narrow lane, which can be used by fast, competitive runners; ii) a middle, narrow lane marked for bicyclists; and iii) an outer, wide lane for cars, which will be closed to car traffic during our event and can easily accommodate all participants. STAY OUT OF THE BIKE LANE! A collision with a bicyclist could be painful for all involved! 5. FOOD DONATIONS: Food donations can be made at packet pickup, or on race day. Items needed for the Veterans' causes include: canned ham, canned chicken, Vienna sausages, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits, canned vegetables, and Hormel complete meals. GENERAL INFORMATION, PREVIOUSLY POSTED, ABOUT OUR EVENT IS BELOW. Participants can run or
5K: Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Veterans Day 5K Fun Run or Walk -- Veteran/Active Duty: Long Sleeve T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Jan 3 | Oct 7 |
| $35.00 | Oct 8 | Nov 13 | |
| Veterans Day 5K Fun Run or Walk -- Veteran/Active Duty | $20.00 | Jan 3 | Oct 7 |
| $25.00 | Oct 8 | Nov 12 | |
| $25.00 | Nov 12 | Nov 12 |
Packet pickup details will be sent to registered participants via email before Nov. 1. That information will also be posted on the main webpage for the event. Virtual participants will receive their shirts via mail (to a US, APO or FPO address).
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 | 30:14 | 17:30 |
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Hampton Park will be closed to vehicles on the morning of the event. So the parking spaces in the park itself will not accessible and cannot be used. Parking on the streets near Hampton Park is open to the public, subject to time limitations if and as marked on the signs. Please use these public parking spaces, comply with the time limits (if any) on their use, and do not park on grass or across driveways.