Coastal Bend Blood Center Run for Blood 5K & 10K 2026

The Run for Blood is an October race held at The Water's Edge Park. It features a 5K and 10K that begin in the morning, following a shorter 1K event. The race supports the Coastal Bend Blood Center, directly linking participation to local blood-donor efforts instead of being a typical weekend road race. Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Sports the day before or at the event on race morning. Those unable to attend can register as virtual runners and will receive a shirt and finisher medal. However, overall and age-group awards are exclusively for in-person participants. The Blood Center, established in 1969, serves 22 medical facilities across 10 counties and allocates over 90% of its annual expenditures to program services.