Texas Roots (5k & 10k + 1-Mile)
Texas Roots (5k & 10k + 1-Mile) is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Mission, TX, with entry fees from $35 to $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Location
- 1386 S Conway Ave., Mission, TX
- Price
- $35–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on October 10, 2026 for the Inaugural "Texas Roots 5k & 10k" Run.— Bring the walkers in your family or crew. Let them….
WALK. RUN. JOG. CRAWL. REST. REPEAT. SUPPORT EDUCATION.
“TexasRoots” takes place during the October 10th weekend, a time when many communities recognize Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October each year..
“TexasRoots” is an additional opportunity… 1. To honor our RGV culture (where we come from);
2. To embrace our Texas identity (who we are today); and
3. To run, walk, and gather as one community (to put into motion the shared traditions and values that shape our lives in South Texas).
Across the finish line?
You will earn your very own collectible finisher medal celebrating our "Texas Roots".
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Location: : Mission Hike & Bike Trails
Address: 1386 S Conway Ave. Mission, Texas 79572
START TIME: 7:30 AM
Arrival Time: 6:30 a.m. Earlier arrival for parking, stretching, and warm-up.
Pre-race Warm Up will start promptly at 6:45 am (Led by Vibrainium Fitness Team)
Post-race Cool Down between 7:45-8:00 am, as soon 15 participants are ready to start (Led by Vibrainium Fitness Team).
Chip Timing & Live Results (5K & 10K).
Premium Event Shirt & Bib. Our T-Shirt sports a logo to celebrate Culture & Texas Identity (as part of the nation’s weekend celebrations of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day).
Shirt Deadline: September 17th
After this date, shirts will be available first come, first served at packet pickup. No sizes are guaranteed.
Registration Fee for Groups of 10: $5 Discount for either 5k or 10k.
Packet Pickup (TBA)
Thursday, October 8th.
3:30pm- 6:30pm
Texas-Themed Photo Area (by Nova Moments)
Snacks & Hydration Station (by WALMART)
Stacked drinks & Refreshers (by THE PROTEIN HUB).
DJ Music. Come ready to dance to the tracks of your choice
Financial Literacy Campaign Sign Up Booth: Come, learn how to build wealth and put money your money to build wealth for you.
Awards – 5K & 10k
Top Male & Female Overall (Cash Prizes)
Age Group Awards:
15 & under, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Let’s run "TexasRoots" this Fall: Where Walking Becomes A Habit. And running becomes a shared journey.
WALK. RUN. JOG. CRAWL. REST. REPEAT. SUPPORT EDUCATION
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
91°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen Miller Intl Ap, 4 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Texas Roots (5k & 10k + 1-Mile)
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 1386 S Conway Ave., Mission, TX
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Oct 10, 2026