

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Freddy 5K in Honor of LCpl Derek Hernandez 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This Veterans Day, we remember, honor, and continue to give back. 

The American Legion Post 408 is proud to announce the Freddy Gonzalez Legacy Run 5K &amp; 1K, held in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Derek Hernandez, one of our hometown heroes from Edinburg who gave his life in service to our nation on June 6, 2010, while deployed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Derek’s courage, commitment, and love for his country continue to inspire us all. His legacy lives on through his family, his community, and every effort made to support the next generation.

- Memorial Day – May 23rd, 7:30 AM
- Edinburg Municipal Park
- 5K – $25 | 1K – $10

100% of proceeds go back to our community through scholarships that empower local students and honor the spirit of service Derek embodied.

Let’s come together…veterans, families, friends, and neighbors…to celebrate our heroes and keep their memory alive. 

Register before May 10th to guarantee your shirt!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Edinburg/FreddyGonzalezLegacyRun5K

Vendors welcomed! Contact Post Commander: Omar Medina (956) 279-0862

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburg/freddy-5k-in-honor-of-lcpl-derek-hernandez/200029251590429
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029251590429?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=edinburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburg
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4605 S Closner BLVD, Edinburg, TX
- **lat**: 26.25721
- **long**: -98.17362
- **full address**: 4605 S Closner BLVD, Edinburg, TX, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Post 408 Freddy Gonzalez (https://allevents.in/org/post-408-freddy-gonzalez/25444676)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4605 S Closner BLVD, Edinburg, TX, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Post 408 Freddy Gonzalez
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Freddy 5K in Honor of LCpl Derek Hernandez  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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