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Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk

Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Mcallen, TX, with an entry fee of $35.

Date
October 3, 2026 (79 days to go)
Price
$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The Great Strides RGV 5K & Walk is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's signature fundraising event, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and local businesses to support the fight against cystic fibrosis - a rare, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Join us onSaturday, October 3, 2026, at Westside Park in McAllen, TX for a fun, family-friendly morning making a difference, one step at a time.
Whether you're running the timed 5K or participating in the free community walk, every registration and dollar raised helps fund lifesaving research, specialized care, and advocacy for people living with CF. 
For more than 35 years, Great Strides has united communities across the country to help create more tomorrows for people living with cystic fibrosis. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and join us as every step brings us closer to a cure.
$35 5k registration includes:
Custom finisher medal
Official Race Bib with Chip Timing
Age Group Awards
Music & Family-Friendly Fun


Plus! Raise $100 or more and earn the official Great Strides RGV event t-shirt!


Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, October 2 – Location & time TBD
Saturday, October 3 (Race Day) – Beginning at 7:00 AM before the race
Important Information
Packets will not be mailed if they are not picked up.
Finisher medals will be awarded only at the finish line and will not be mailed to in-person participants.
Registration fees are non-refundable, including if you are unable to attend or if the event is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
Race Contact Info:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact Taylor with the CF Foundation at tritchey@cff.org.


Thank you for adding tomorrows for those living with cystic fibrosis!

Events

5K Run$35

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

92°

Typical Low

70°

Chance of Rain

15%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:26 AMSunset 7:17 PMDaylight 11h 51m

Host City

About Mcallen, TX

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

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

79

Days to train

Race
Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk
Date
October 3, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk?+
Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk is a running race held in Mcallen, Texas on October 3, 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 Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk?+
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Mcallen, Texas at 1001 S. Ware Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk

Oct 3, 2026

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