Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K
Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K is a running race on October 2–4, 2026 in Mcallen, TX, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 2–4, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Location
- Tres Lago Blvd., Mcallen, TX
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Stay; You’re not alone.
Welcome to the 4th Annual Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K! Today, we gather to remember and honor the life of Samuel Shaer, a courageous individual who fought a battle within his mind and sadly lost his life on May 11, 2023. This event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health and the urgent need to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
All proceeds raised during this event will be dedicated to the counseling fund, a vital resource that provides professional counseling services to those in need. By contributing, you directly support the individuals and families who are grappling with mental health challenges.
Race Date: October 2, 2026 @ 7:30 P.M.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION
TBD
Friday night October 2, 2026 @ Tres Lagos Time: TBD
5K includes
- Custom Medal
- Custom Shirt (If you register BEFORE September 20, 2026)
- Chip Timed by HogRacing Timing
- Raise Awareness
Prizes
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
92°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen, 5 mi from the venue.
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?
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62
Days to train
- Race
- Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K
- Date
- October 2–4, 2026
- Location
- Tres Lago Blvd., Mcallen, TX
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Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K
Oct 2, 2026