Dobie Dash is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Mcallen, TX, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
From the Organizer
Join us as we run, walk, and celebrate community, culture, and fitness — all while supporting our BMS Athletic Department!
Dress up in your brightest colors, paint those sugar skulls, and bring your energy for a morning full of fun and togetherness 💀✨
Every step helps our student-athletes keep chasing their dreams — and every smile keeps the community spirit alive!
Dorothea Brown Middle School would like to welcome our RGV community to our Dia De Los Dobies 5k! We invite EVERYONE to come out and support our Dobie family in our mission to promote health, wellness & community!
📍Location: Brown Middle School (2700 S Ware Rd, McAllen Tx 78503)
💥5K bib, dri-fit shirt & Finisher Medal, age group awards male and female
💥1K Finisher medal only
📅Date: October 17, 2026
🏁Start Time of Race: 7:45 a.m.
Packet pick up: DATE: TBD Location: at Brown Middle School on the southside of the building (4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
🎽T-Shirt Deadline: September 25, 2026
🏆Awards: Age group awards male and female
Events
Weather
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
89°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
143,789
as of 2023
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 3 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
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Coming Up
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3 miles away
The Valley's Watermelon Run
Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
Finish the Race 5K
3 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Mcallen than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Dobie Dash
Oct 17, 2026