The Annual Veterans Day Race in Destin is Back!
Join us Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 AM for a fun, family-friendly race celebrating and supporting our local Veterans!
Whether you run, walk, bring the kids, or bring your four-legged friend, this is a great way to start your morning and show your appreciation for those who have served our country.
• Fun, flat course
• Unique finisher awards
• Awesome race T-shirts — the first 120 registered are guaranteed a shirt
• Strollers welcome
• Leashed dogs welcome
• 50/50 raffle
• Awesome raffle prizes
Stick around after the race for a great after-party at the American Legion, featuring:
• Food from local vendors
• Beer provided by the American Legion for participants 21+
• Raffles and community fun
And the best part? Your $30 registration helps raise money for local Veterans. Registration is $40 on race day.
This is more than just a race. It’s a Destin community event that brings people together to honor and support our Veterans.
Register today and join us on November 7!
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EARLY PACKET PICKUP ---
WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 4PM-6PM
WHERE: THE AMERICAN LEGION - 311 MAIN STREET, DESTIN
RACE DAY CHECK IN AND PACKET PICK-UP: 6:30AM - 7:45AM at The American Legion
Awards will be given.
Recreational walkers are encouraged to participate, just don’t run!
If you intend on walking and running,then register as an open runner.
KIDS AND WHEELCHAIRS ARE WELCOME!
T-SHIRTS: FIRST 120 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER --- register early to guarantee t-shirt size!!
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
47 days remaining
$30.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
47 days remaining
$250.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
47 days remaining
$750.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
47 days remaining
$500.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
47 days remaining
$125.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
47 days remaining
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Destin.
Learn more about the host city, Destin.
Destin is a city located in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is a principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida metropolitan statistical area. Its population was 13,931 at the 2020 census, up from 12,305 at the 2010 census.
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