Honoring the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States.

Thank you for what you’ve done!

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

**NO DAY OF RUN SIGN-UPS

A circular emblem featuring silhouettes of four runners, with stars and text honoring the military, veterans, and Memorial Day.

Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run

Honor our nation’s heroes by joining Operation Freedom Paws for the Annual Veterans Day 5K/10K Walk/Run and 1-mile children's run. This meaningful event raises vital funds for OFP’s mission to match service dogs with veterans and others living with disabilities.

Take a moment to run or walk with these brave men and women, thank them for their sacrifices, and support a life-changing cause.

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Please consider sponsoring the Run

You or your business will be added to the Veterans Day Run website with a link to your website. Your logo will appear on the back of the annual Veterans Day Run T-shirt and on the start/finish line banner. Following the event, we will send a thank you letter for your support.

All race proceeds benefit Operation Freedom Paws. We look forward to seeing you in Morgan Hill!

Logo of Operation Freedom Paws featuring a black silhouette of a dog in front of a red cross with a blue circle border, with text around it that says 'Operation Freedom Paws' and a slogan below that reads 'Four Paws, Two Feet, One Team'.
Logo of Operation Freedom Paws featuring a black silhouette of a dog in front of a red cross with a blue circle border, with text around it that says 'Operation Freedom Paws' and a slogan below that reads 'Four Paws, Two Feet, One Team'.

We are proud to partner with

Operation Freedom Paws

Operation Freedom Paws empowers veterans and others with disabilities to live a quality life by teaching them to train their own dogs and certifying them as service dog teams. The very special therapeutic canine-human relationship helps them get back out in their communities and begin to view their future with renewed hope.

Operation Freedom Paws is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.
Tax ID: 45-2566382

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Registration

Sunday, November 15, 2026

*NO DAY OF RUN SIGN-UPS

  • 5k and 10k Run/Walks

    Registrations:

    • Veterans

    • General Registration

    • Ages 1 - 11

  • 1 Mile Children's Run/Walk

    For runners 11 years or younger

  • Awards

    • TOP: 1st Male and 1st Female will receive a trophy

    • ALL: All participants will receive a medal a gift from us to you

  • Early Bib and T-shirt Pickup

    Bib and T-shirt pickup is available on the day before the run at The Granary 17500 Depot Street Morgan Hill, CA 95037 on November 14 between 10- 1.

    Or on the Day of Run from 6:30am - 9am

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Step-by-Step Directions

5k/10k Run

  1. Start on the corner of Dewitt Ave & West Main and continue towards West Dunne

  2. Continue down Dewitt and take a sharp left at Hale Ave and continue toward West Main Ave

  3. Turn left at West Main Ave

  4. Turn right on Peak Ave

  5. Turn right on Heidi Drive

  6. Turn left on Crest Ave

  7. Turn left on Longview Drive

  8. Turn left on Peak Ave

  9. Turn right on Claremont Drive

  10. Turn left on Dewitt Ave

  11. Cross the Finish line for 5k, but if doing the 10K go past the finish line and do the course 1 more time.

1 Mile Run

  1. Start on the corner of Dewitt Ave & West Main and go towards West Dunne

  2. Continue down Dewitt and turn around when you hit Price street and head back down Dewitt towards West Main Street

  3. Cross the finish line for the one mile

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Contact

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Vietnam veteran Charles Weston has a deep passion for running. For more than 23 years, he has taken on the significant responsibility of organizing the Freedom Fest’s annual Independence Day Run, but he has decided that it's time to retire from that role.

Given his extensive experience and love for the sport, it made perfect sense for him to establish the annual Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run. He plans to continue in his role of Race Director for this event and plans to continue in this capacity for the foreseeable future, ensuring that the legacy of running and community spirit continues to thrive.

Read more about the Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run on the Morgan Hill Life Website.

Charles Weston, Race Director
408-515-9468
Charles@wmarchitects.com

Operation Freedom Paws USA
777 First Street, PMB 515
Gilroy, CA 95020
Tax ID #45-2566382

media@operationfreedompaws.org
(408) 683-9010

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, but start out in the back of the pack, use a 6′ leash, and please be aware of runners around you. If you have not run with and trained your dog, this isn’t the venue to start teaching.

  • No day of the run signups.

    Please sign up online, or on the day before the run at The Granary 17500 Depot Street Morgan Hill, CA 95037 on November 16 between 10- 1.

  • No, you will get run over by faster runners!!

  • Yes, there are 2, one at the 1/2 mile from the start and one at the approximate 1.5-mile mark. The one at the start will be unmanned during the race, the other will have volunteers to help you.

  • No, you will block the faster runners and they may get mad. Stay to the outside, especially at the beginning of the race.

  • Bibs will be handed out on the day before the run with packet pick-up beginning on Saturday, November 11 from 10am-1 p.m., in front of the Granary Building 17500 Depot Street, Morgan Hill.

    Also, you can pick up your bid on the day of the run at the starting area at 17575 Peak Avenue ( corner of Peak and Main).

  • The most exciting is the start/finish line or somewhere along the course. See Course Map.

  • Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON–TRANSFERABLE to another person or another year. If you do not participate you may take the amount of your entry fee as a charitable donation on your income tax return. The Freedom Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

  • We love that you are looking to teach future runners the joy of running!

    Strollers and those with dogs should line up after all the runners but before the walkers, there will be a sign that shows where the walkers will be staged.

    Please be aware of runners around you to avoid potential injury to you, your stroller passenger, or other runners.

    Note the course has some parts that are more like a trail run (back Ally) and is paved with loose gravel. Recommend the running strollers😁.

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