Editor’s Note: “The Runs” is an RGV-centric calendar of run/walk, bicycle and obstacle course events.
Date: Every Mon-Fri
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Event: Walking Club
Where: Washington Park, Port Isabel
Admission: Free
More Info: (956) 266-2231
Date: Every Mon-Fri
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Event: 30 min Walking & 30 min Exercise Class
Where: Bajareno Park, Laguna Heights
Admission: Free
More Info: (956) 266-2231
Date: Every Mon, Weds, Fri
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Event: Walking Club Meet/Activity
Where: Housing Project & Artisan, 106 Port Rd, Port Isabel
Admission: Free
More Info: (956) 266-2231; czamora@copitx.com
Date: Every Mon, Weds, Fri
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Event: Walking Club Meet/Activity
Where: Bejerano & McFarland Park on Michigan St.. Port Isabel
Admission: Free
More Info: (956) 266-2231; czamora@copitx.com
Date: Tues & Thurs
Time: 7—8 p.m.
Event: Exercise Class
Where: Frist Baptist Church, 124 Washington St., Port Isabel
Admission: Free
More Info: (956) 266-2231
Date: Every Weds & Fri
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; 8-9 a.m. (Fridays Only)
Event: Zumba Classes Sponsored by the City of San Benito Community Grants & Programs
Where: 210 E. Heywood, San Benito
Admission: Free
More Info: (956) 456-1892
Date: Every Second Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Event: Free Karate Classes
Where: Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts, 2065 E. Stenger, San Benito
Admission: Free (Space is Limited)
More Info: (956) 493-4036
Date: Aug. 30
Time: 6:30 a.m. (registration); 7:30 a.m. (Kids Mile/Walk); 8 a.m.; (Run)
Event: Healthy People of Willacy County Duck Dash 5K
Where: Hilltop Gardens, 100 Lee Lane, Lyford
Admission: $10 (Kids), $25
More Info: (956) 746-6963
Date: Sept. 6
Time: 7 a.m.
Event: Tri-Girl Spirit Triathlon
Where: Victor Pool, 1601 S. M Street, Harlingen
Admission: $65 or $90 (3-person rely)
More Info: (956) 423-3168
Date: Sept. 6
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Event: Sneakers for Students 5K Run/Mile Walk
Where: Brownsville Events Center, 1 Event Center, Brownville
Admission: $15; $12 (Students 12-Under); $10 (running groups per runner); $20 (late)
More Info: (956) 554-9556
Date: Sept. 6
Time: TBA
Event: Battle of the Beach Natural Bodybuilding Show (Pro Card Qualifier)
Where: Port Isabel Cultural & Events Center, 309 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel
More Info: (956) 346-2843
Date: Sept. 13
Time: 7:46a.m.
Event: 9-11 Never Forget Memorial Run 5K/10K
Where: Mission Hike & Bike Trails, Conway Ave., Mission
Admission: $25 (early Thru 9/11); $35 (on-site)
More Info: weslacobpofficersassociation@gmail.com
Date: Sept. 13
Time: 8 a.m. (race); 7 a.m. (onsite reg)
Event: Penitas White Wing Festival 5k Run/Mile Walk
Where: Penitas Veterans Memorial Park, 111 S. Main St. South FM 1427, Penitas
Admission: $15 (before Sept. 10)
More Info: (956) 581-3345
Date: Sept. 13
Time: 9 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 9:40 a.m.
Event: Color Loco RGV 5K
Where: RGV 1501 W. Kelly Ave. Pharr
Admission: $25-$35
More Info: Colorloco5k.com
Date: Sept. 14
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Event: McAllen Stair Climb
Where: McAllen Neuhaus Tower, 200 South 10th St., McAllen
Admission: $35
More Info: M callenstairclimb.com/register
Date: Sept. 14
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event: Triathlon for Education
Where: The University of Texas-Pan American Fieldhouse, 1201 West University Dr., Edinburg
Admission: 8:30 a.m.
More Info: (956) 266-4339
Date: Sept. 20
Time: 8 a.m.
Event: 27th Annual Palm Blvd. Mile
Where: Palm Blvd. & TTEC, Carnival Area, Brownsville
Admission: $10 (before Sept. 17) $15 (late reg.)
More Info: Brownsvillemarathoners.com; (956) 542-8967 or (956) 492-5238
Date: Sept. 27
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Event: Chick-Fil-A Family 10K, 5K, 1K Mud Run
Where: 807 N. Valley View Rd., Donna
Admission: $20-$45
More Info: rgvevents.net
Date: Sept. 27
Time: 9 a.m. –12 p.m.
Event: The Rotary Club of Port Isabel First Responders of the Laguna Madre 5K Rescue Run & Mile Fun Walk
Where: Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
Admission: (Early) $25(run) ; $15 (walk); (On-site) $30 (run); $35 (walk)
More Info: Eventbrite.com or (956) 234-9823
Date: Oct. 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. (Walk); 9:30 a.m. (Run)
Event: Maggie May’s Hope Run
Where: TBA, Harlingen
More Info: Facebook.com/maggiemayshope
Date: Oct. 4
Time: 6 p.m.
Event: The Beer Dash 4K Run, Walk, Chug
Where: Pharr Events Center, Pharr
Admission: $35-$65 (late, onsite)
More Info: rgvbeerdash.com
Date: Oct. 5
Time: 7 a.m.
Event: Padre Island Triathlon
Where: 5801 Padre Blvd South Padre Island
Admission: $85 — $150 (Teams)
More Info: active.com
Date: Oct. 12
Time: 7 a.m. – noon
Event: Historic Brownsville International Half Marathon & Relay
Where: Start 301 Mexico Blvd, Brownsville
Admission: TBA
More Info: (844) 974-8612
Date: Oct. 19 (Nov. 2, Nov. 23)
Time: 8—11 a.m.
Event: Dirt, Gears, & Mesquite: South Texas Mountain Bike Race Series
Where: Bella Trails, W. Alton Gloor, Brownsville
Admission: 3 Race Series ($60) On line Only; 1 Race ($25) On line Only; 1 Race ($30) Race Day
More Info: (956) 459-1792; PlanetReg.com
Date: Oct. 25
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Event: Mission Walk Like MADD
Where: Bannworth Park, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission
Admission: Team Fund Raising
More Info: (956) 457-5808
Date: Nov. 8
Time: 8 a.m.
Event: Los Fresnos Boots on Ground Memorial Mud Run
Where: Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeo Grounds, Hwy. 100, Los Fresnos
Admission: Multiple $10-$45
More Info: Endurancecui.active.com/event-reg
Date: Nov. 8
Time: 7 a.m.
Event: 8th Annual Lisa Shampoe 10k, 5K & 2 mile run
Where: Mission Nature Hike & Bike Trail, Mission
Admission: Free
More Info: clugo@fcmedicalsupply.com
Date: Nov. 15-16
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Event: 2014 Fiesta Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Where: Back of the UTPA Wellness & Rec Sports Complex, University Dr., Edinburg Admission: Multiple (fiestamarathon.com)
More Info: (956) 821-9569
Date: Nov. 16
Time: 7 a.m.
Event: Footworks Half Marathon/2Relay/5K
Where: Historic Downtown Harlingen
Admission: Varied $30 — $50
More Info: (956) 423-3131; Footworkshalf.mvevents.com
Date: Nov. 22
Time: TBA
Event: 32nd Annual “Run For Your Heart” Turkey Trot 5K/1 Mile
Where: TBA
Admission: TBA
More Info: brownsvillemarathoners.com; (956) 542-8967
Date: Dec.14
Time: 7 a.m.
Event: McAllen Marathon/Half Marathon
Where: De Leon Soccer Complex at Buddy Owens & 34th St. , McAllen
Admission: $30 – $70
More Info: Mcallenmarathon.com
Date: Feb. 8, 2015
Time: 7 a.m.
Event: Get Up & Train Half Marathon
Where: Pharr
Admission: Free
More Info: Mvevents.com
Date: May 23, 2015
Time: 7 p.m.
Event: 1Mile Little Hero Dash
Where: Resaca de la Palma State Park
Admission: TBA
More Info: runcrew2@gmail.com
Date: May 23, 2015
Time: 8 p.m.
Event: 2015 USA Heroes Tribute Night Trail Run 25K/10K/5K
Where: Resaca de la Palma State Park
Admission: Military Personnel Free
More Info: runcrew2@gmail.com
Date: Feb. 28
Time: TBA
Event: 35th Annual Charro Days Classic 5K/1Mile
Where: TBA Brownsville
Admission: TBA
More Info: brownsvillemarathoners.com; (956) 542-8967
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