From the Organizer
BASIC INFORMATION:
EVENT NAME:
FRIENDS OF MAE S. BRUCE LIBRARY FUN RUN
The Friends of Mae S. Bruce Library is hosting their 4th Annual Friends of Mae S. Bruce Library Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026 with all proceeds benefiting the Mae S. Bruce Library in Santa Fe, Texas. Join the fun and support our awesome library and the Santa Fe community.
RACE TIMES:
1K RUN/WALK - 8:00 A.M.
5K RUN/WALK - 8:30 A.M.
Virtual Run/Walk 1K - Now - 10:00 A.M. on race day
Vírtual Run/Walk 5K - Now - 10:00 A.M. on race day
*Note: NO REFUNDS and NO RAIN DATE. Thanks for your support
INCENTIVES: T-Shirt, Giveaways, Door Prizes, Participation Medals & Awards to be given in each event to male & female entrants finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. All participants receive a participation medal at the end of the race.
1K Run/Walk - Open to all ages. Both 1K Run/Walk events (Individuals and Teams) will occur concurrently; with runners starting first and walkers following. Note: Walkers should stay to the right side of the course; allowing runners to pass on the left side of the course. Awards will be given to Kids ONLY (male & female) ages 2 years to 12 years finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall.
5K Fun Run/Walk - Open to all ages. Note: Walkers should walk on the right side of the course; allowing runners to pass on the left side of the course. Awards will be given to male & female entrants finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall.
PRICING:
Note: Early Bird pricing increases at midnight September 18th. If you sign up before then, you save $5 - $10 and you get a t-shirt.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until September 17, 2026:
1K Run/Walk - $25 + site fees 5K Run/Walk - $35 + site fees
September 18, 2026 – October 16, 2026:
1K Run/Walk - $30+ site fees 5K Run/Walk - $40+ site fees
EVENT DAY October 17, 2026:
1K Run/Walk - $35+ site fees 5K Run/Walk - $45 + site fees
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until September 17, 2026:
FRIENDS AND FAMILY TEAMS: (4-10 per team)
1K Run/Walk - $20+ site fees 5K Run/Walk - $25 + site fees
September 18, 2026 – October 16, 2026:
1K Run/Walk - $25+ site fees 5K Run/Walk - $30+ site fees
EVENT DAY - October 17, 2026:
1K Run/Walk - $30 + site fees 5K Run/Walk - $35+ site fees
Virtual Run/Walk 1K - $35 + site fees Virtual Run/Walk 5K - $50 + site fees
PACKET PICKUP DATES:
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Friday, October 16, 2026 @ MAE S. BRUCE LIBRARY
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ JOE TAMBRELLA PARK
(Unclaimed packets may be picked up at the library during regular business hours thru Friday, October 30, 2026.)
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston Nwso, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Santa Fe, TX
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- What is the Friends of Mae S. Bruce Library Fun Run?
- Friends of Mae S. Bruce Library Fun Run is a running race held in Santa Fe, Texas on October 17, 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 Friends of Mae S. Bruce Library Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Santa Fe, Texas at JOE A. TAMBRELLA PARK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friends of Mae S. Bruce Library Fun Run
Oct 17, 2026