From the Organizer
🌅 Sunset Sessions 5K 🌅
Lace up your running shoes and experience the magic of an evening race at the Sunset Sessions 5K! As the sun sets and the temperatures cool down, runners of all levels are invited to enjoy a unique race atmosphere filled with music, community, and positive energy.
Whether you're chasing a new PR, running with friends, or simply looking for a fun Saturday night activity, Sunset Sessions 5K is the perfect way to close out your summer evening.
🌅 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Location: To Be Announced
🏃♂️ 5K Run: 7:00 p.m.
🌇 Arrival Time: Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. for parking, check-in, stretching, and warm-up.
💲 Registration
🏃♂️ 5K Run: $30
👕 Official race shirt included with registration.
📦 Packet Pickup
📍 Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W, Suite J
McAllen, TX 78504
🗓️ Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All participants must pick up their race bibs and race shirt during packet pickup.
🌟 What's Included
⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results
🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants
👕 Official Race Shirt
💧 Hydration Station
🎶 DJ Music & Sunset Vibes
📸 Free Race Photos
🎈 Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
🌅 Sunset-Themed Photo Area
🛍️ Local Vendor Booths
🏆 Awards
🏅 Top Male Overall
🏅 Top Female Overall
Age Groups
🏅 12 & Under
🏅 13–19
🏅 20–29
🏅 30–39
🏅 40–49
🏅 50–59
🏅 60–69
🏅 70+
🌅 Join the Run
The Sunset Sessions 5K combines fitness, music, and an unforgettable evening atmosphere into one exciting event. Gather your friends, enjoy the sunset, and celebrate your finish under the evening sky.
Run Into the Sunset. Finish Under the Lights. 🌅🏃♂️✨
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
97°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
16%
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sunset Sessions 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sunset Sessions 5k
Aug 29, 2026