From the Organizer
RACE INFO
- BOOT RUN - This is a 5K run for ages 11 & over. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Boots not required.
- KICKS RUN - This is a 1K run for ages 10 & under only. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Boots not required.
- BULL RUN FUN RUN - No bibs and no clock, just boots! This is a 1K run or walk...for FUN! Just wear your favorite cowboy boots! Best pair of boots wins a prize! No separate division awards and no clock.
Check out the Race Map.
BOOT RUN & KICKS RUN AGE DIVISIONS
Men's & Ladies (both 5K & 1K races)
Age Divisions (age on Race Day)
- 10 & Under (for 1K Kicks Run only)
- 11-17 yrs (5K Boot Run only)
- 18-29 yrs (5K Boot Run only)
- 30-39 yrs (5K Boot Run only)
- 40-49 yrs (5K Boot Run only)
- 50-59 yrs (5K Boot Run only)
- 60+ (5K Boot Run only)
BULL RUN FUN RUN DIVISION
No gender/age divisions. This is just for FUN!
AWARDS & PRIZES
Boot Run & Kicks Run Awards: Finisher Medals & 1st - 3rd in each Race Division
IMPORTANT DATES
Aug 1 - Registration Opens
Aug 31 - Ealy Bird Registration Closes
Sep 30 - Regular Registration Closes
Oct 18 - Late Registration Closes
Oct 23 - Race Week Registration Closes
Oct 24 - Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only)
Oct 25 - Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only)
Oct 25 - Race Day
RACE DAY INFO (SATURDAY, OCT 25, 2026)
7:00-7:30am Late Registration (Onsite)
8:00am Boot Run Race Begins
8:10am Kicks Run & Bull Run Race Begins
+/-11:00am Awards
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Weslaco, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mercedes, TX
Population
16,449
as of 2023
City Elevation
59 ft
Nearest Airport
HRL
Valley International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1000 N. Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions?
- Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions is a running race held in Mercedes, Texas on October 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Mercedes, Texas at 1000 N. Texas Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions
Oct 25, 2026