
Thankful For Jesus 5K and 1 Mile fun run is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Weslaco, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
Thankful for Jesus 5K
Join us for the Thankful for Jesus 5K, a family, friendly, community race hosted by New Life Baptist Church! Come run, walk, and fellowship with us as we celebrate all we have to be thankful for because of Jesus.
All proceeds will support the ministries and outreach of New Life Baptist Church as we continue serving our community and sharing the love of Christ.
Run with purpose. Give thanks. Share His love.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
📦 PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
What is Packet Pickup?
Packet pickup is when registered participants pick up their race bib (race number) and event shirt before race day.
📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 New Life Baptist Church
205 W 6th St
Weslaco, TX
Your race packet includes:
• Race bib/number
• Event shirt
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Weslaco, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
41,437
as of 2023
City Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 15 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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Thankful For Jesus 5K and 1 Mile fun run
Nov 7, 2026