Run For Valentin 5k
Run For Valentin 5k is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Mission, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎗️💚Run For Valentin 💚
Donations & Sponsors kindly accepted
Valentin’s introduction to life was not an easy one. He suffered a brain injury at birth resulting in cerebral palsy, CVI, global developmental delays and many other medical complications. Valentin has been in and out of hospitals, gone through multiple surgeries, and powered through intense therapies at only 3 years of age. Despite all the hurdles he’s had to jump, Valentin remains strong and resilient. Join Valentin on his journey through life with Cerebral Palsy and always remember to be #ValiantLikeValentin
Join us for Run For Valentin 5K & 1 Mile, a community event dedicated to supporting Valentin and his family. Proceeds from this event will benefit funds for Valentin's treatments, therapies, and ongoing medical needs. Every registration and every step taken helps provide hope, support, and meaningful assistance throughout his journey.
Whether you're running for a personal best, walking alongside loved ones, or simply showing your support, this event is an opportunity to make a difference while celebrating the strength and compassion of our community.
Together, let's run with purpose, inspire hope, and show the power of coming together.
💚 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Location: Mission Hike & Bike Trails – Mission, TX
🏃♂️ 5K Run: 8:00 a.m.
🚶♀️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:10 a.m.
🌅 Arrival Time: Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. for parking, stretching, and warm-up activities.
💚 Refreshments and a hydration station will be available after you cross the finish line!
💲 Registration Fee
🏃♂️ 5K Run: $35
🚶♀️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $20
👕 T-Shirt Size Deadline: September 12, 2026
Participants registered after this date are not guaranteed their exact race shirt size. Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pickup while supplies last.
📦 Packet Pickup
📍 Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W, Suite J
McAllen, TX 78504
🗓️ Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All participants must pick up their race bibs and shirts during packet pickup.
💚 What's Included
⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results
🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants
👕 Official Race Shirt
🥤 Refreshments & Hydration Station
🎶 DJ Music & High-Energy Atmosphere
📸 Free Race Photos
🎈 Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
❤️ Inspirational Photo Area
🛍️ Local Vendor Booths
🏆 Awards
🏅 Top Male Overall
🏅 Top Female Overall
Age Groups
🏅 13 & Under
🏅 14–19
🏅 20–29
🏅 30–39
🏅 40–49
🏅 50–59
🏅 60–69
🏅 70+
💚 Join the Run
Run For Valentin is more than a race—it's an opportunity to come together as a community to support Valentin and his family. Every registration helps provide funding toward his treatments, therapies, and medical needs, while every mile represents hope, strength, and unwavering community support.
Come run, walk, and stand with us as we make a difference—one step at a time.
Run with Heart. Run with Hope. Run For Valentin. 🎗️💚
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
89°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Joya, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mission, TX
Population
19,205
as of 2023
City Elevation
171 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 9 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For Valentin 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
88
Days to train
- Race
- Run For Valentin 5k
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Mission 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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From Endurance Grid
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Run For Valentin 5k
Oct 3, 2026