Walk for Warriors is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Mission, TX, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
💛 One Mile, One Mission 🎗️
END CHILDHOOD CANCER
👕 Register Today for Your Commemorative T-Shirt & 🏅 Finisher Medal
💛 Join us and make a difference! When you register, you'll receive an exclusive commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal to celebrate your support.
🚶 Choose Your Walking Option
📍 Walk with a Warrior – In Person
Join us on Labor Day, September 1st at the Mission Event Center for an inspiring community experience.
🌎 Walk for a Warrior – Virtual
Participate any day in September from wherever you are! 📬 Your finisher medal will be mailed to you.
💬 "I walked a mile so that childhood cancer warriors know they never walk alone." 💛🎗️
✨ Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful cause. Sign up today and join our community of supporters making a real impact for children bravely battling childhood cancer. 💛👟🎗️
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
94°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Joya, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Walk for Warriors, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Plan your trip
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.
Plan your trip to MissionComing Up
Run Texas 5k plus 1 Mile Fun Walk
4 miles away
Viva McAllen 5K/10K Run
7 miles away
Lisa Shampoe 5K
4 miles away
The Valley's Watermelon Run
7 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 an 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)
Walk for Warriors
Sep 7, 2026