McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas · United States
5K races near McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas
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City of Roma Parks and Recreation Firecracker Dash 5K
Roma · 79 km away
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FIREBALL 5K RUN
Donna · 18 km away
4JUL
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City of Edinburg Firecracker 5K run
Edinburg · 11 km away
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18JUL
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Run Texas 5k plus 1 Mile Fun Walk
Mission · 12 km away
18JUL
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Christmas in July 5K
San Juan · 8 km away
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Viva McAllen 5K/10K Run
Mcallen · 3 km away
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True Love United Kicks 4 Kids
Pharr · 5 km away
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Spicy & Fancy 5k Run
Edinburg · 13 km away
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Lisa Shampoe 5K
Mission · 12 km away
29AUG
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Night Owl Trail Run
Weslaco · 24 km away
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5SEP
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Freedom Life Church 5k
Mission · 10 km away
12SEP
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Run for Rotary 5k
Elsa · 26 km away
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas
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2025 Cancer Awareness 5k
Cancer Awareness 5k events are charity run/walks focused on cancer fundraising and awareness. PanCAN’s PurpleStride serves as the primary national example. PurpleStride is a 5K walk/run supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a U.S. nonprofit based in Manhattan Beach, California. The series attracts over 80,000 participants in nearly 60 U.S. communities, with local volunteer groups managing the events.
Each city selects its own local route, so there is no single fixed course. The common structure is a short, accessible 5K suitable for runners, walkers, families, survivors, caregivers, and teams fundraising in honor of an individual. The broader PanCAN initiative supports biomedical research, patient and caregiver aid, community outreach, and advocacy for federal research funding. In a recent year, PurpleStride raised over $10.5 million from nearly 82,000 participants, and PanCAN’s community events have collectively generated more than $87 million for the pancreatic cancer cause.
Run for Pink 5K & 1 Mile
Queen City Trail Run
The Queen City Trail Run takes place at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Mercedes, Texas, offering distances for adults, ruckers, and kids. Participants can select a 5k, 10k, or 10-mile race. The 10k Ruck provides a weighted-pack option on the same day. A 1-mile youth trail run is available for children aged 12 and under.
The event is organized by Perspective Pacing, which focuses on endurance events like trail running, hiking, and rucking. Their events accommodate first-time participants, experienced trail runners, families, and those who prefer rucking. Race-day details include: shirts are guaranteed if registered by an advance deadline, youth entries are affordably priced, and adult runners can earn cash back through a referral program when friends sign up.
Run for Pink 5k & 1mile
Dobie Dash
The Dia De Los Dobies 5K is a school-based run and walk held at Brown Middle School in McAllen, Texas. The main 5K begins at 7:45 a.m. The event also provides 1K options, allowing families and younger participants to join without completing the full distance. Proceeds benefit the BMS Athletic Department, and the race focuses on health, wellness, and the Brown Middle School community.
The event incorporates a Dia de los Muertos theme, encouraging participants to wear bright colors and paint sugar skulls. The 5K registration includes a bib, dri-fit shirt, finisher medal, and age-group awards for males and females. The basic 1K includes a finisher medal. The race was rescheduled from its original spring date to the fall, with packet pickup available at the school prior to race day.
Daniel A. Saldaña 5k
The Daniel A. Saldaña 5K is a 3.1-mile community race held in the McAllen, Texas area. The in-person event takes place at Edinburg Municipal Park, with a virtual option available for those unable to attend. It is scheduled for November and has an entry fee of $25.
The race aims to raise awareness for epilepsy and to honor individuals lost to SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Funds raised benefit Daniel’s Closet at STC Technology Campus, providing clothing for students, and also contribute to scholarships for students pursuing technology careers. Participants include runners, walkers, families, and virtual runners. Those who register by the deadline may receive a shirt and medal.
Mustache 5K
The Mustache 5K is a mustache-themed run at CBS Studios in Studio City, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Radford Avenue. Thousands of runners participate, and the event is known as the world's largest run built around fake facial hair, costumes, and Movember energy.
About 2,000 participants dress up in colorful costumes for the theme, making the field resemble a party more than a standard road race. The run supports men's health, with fundraising and attention directed at prostate and testicular cancer. Runners finish into a post-race party with music, food, and drinks.
McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run – Turkey Trot 2K, 5K, 10K
Top Gym Road Race
The Top Gym Road Race is a small road-running event held at Llano Grande Golf Course in Mercedes, Texas. It features a 5K, 10K, and a free Kids Mile. Top Gym co-hosts the race. The adult races begin at 8:00 AM CST, followed by the Kids Mile at 9:00 AM CST.
Runners will follow the golf course’s paved pathway. The 5K course consists of one loop, while the 10K course involves completing two loops. Aid stations are located at the start/finish area near mile 1 and again at the race hub around mile 3.1. This is a cupless event, so participants must bring their own cup, bottle, or hydration vest. All finishers receive medals. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female runners. The first 70 registrants will also receive shirts.
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McAllen Base Miles
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas hosts 21 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep the running simple around Bill Schupp Park, Fireman’s Park, Westside Park, and the canal. Runners do 32 km with 2 m gain when the day calls for easy Z2. Runners do 88 km with 1 m gain for longer efforts. Runners do 01 km with 15 m gain for short workouts. Locals use the race calendar as the meetup board, with 12th For Health 5K, Jeffrey Thomas Ortiz Memorial 5K, and Viva McAllen 5K/10K Run as anchor events.
Riders get a little of everything here. Fireman’s Park starts a good mixed loop with gravel, canal, asphalt, and paved trails. The park is 0 miles from N Col Rowe Blvd. 0 miles. Team McAllen, Cactus Cruzers, 5AM Wake-Up Ride, and RGV Randos sit in the local club mix. 8 km.
June and September are the named bike months, and summer riders build around those windows. Locals start early, keep bottles close, and use flat canal and asphalt miles for Z2 before intervals bite. Runners do the same on the 5k Canal, Second Street Running Trail, and Bill Schupp Park when the plan calls for steady work. Winter has no special switch in the brief, so the same parks, canal miles, gravel routes, and paved trails stay in play. Team McAllen’s old-to-young vibe fits the season, because the best training here stays steady and social.