12 races · updated Oct 22, 2026

October 2026

Oct25Sun

RGRH 8th Annual Spooktacular Stroke Awareness 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $10–$20 · via RunSignup

November 2026

Nov6Fri

Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K

Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $25–$30 · via RunSignup

Nov7Sat

Cosmic Glow 5K Run/ Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM · McAllen, TX · $35 · via RunSignup

Nov7Sat

Daniel A. Saldaña 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $35–$40 · via RunSignup

Nov7Sat

McAllen Triathlon Challenge

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $105 · via ACTIVE · race info

Sprint tri: 250 m swim / 20 km bike / 5 km runTri & Duathlon

Nov7Sat

Purple Stride 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $15–$30 · via RunSignup

5K1 Mile / Fun Run

Nov8Sun

Salute the Troops 5K Run/ Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 AM · McAllen, TX · $15–$30 · via RunSignup

Nov14Sat

Mustache 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PM · McAllen, TX · $25 · via RunSignup

Nov15Sun

1058th End of Tour Race

Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $20 · via RunSignup

Nov28Sat

4th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 AM · McAllen, TX · $30 · via RunSignup

December 2026

Dec19Sat

Tamales 5K Run

Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $15–$25 · via RunSignup

January 2027

Jan16Sat

McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run

Sat, Jan 16 · 7:00 AM · McAllen, TX · $35–$100 (rises Nov 23) · via ACTIVE · race info

MarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay (6)10K5KKids Final MileKids

Race-day gear

What Valley racers actually use when it's 80°F and humid at 7 AM.

Energy gels (GU)30–60 g carbs/hour for anything longer than an hour.
Electrolyte mix (LMNT)Valley heat and humidity mean big sweat-salt losses.
Anti-chafe balm (Body Glide)Saves you on humid race mornings.
Race number beltNo safety pins; essential for tri transitions.
Tri suitSwim, bike and run in one outfit.
Elastic no-tie lacesFaster T2 in triathlons.
Running sunglassesSouth Texas sun, even in winter.
Sweat-wicking running capShade and sweat control.

About RGV Races

A free, daily-updated calendar of running, walking, triathlon, duathlon, trail and kids races across the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. Races come from RunSignup's public race listings plus hand-checked major events registered elsewhere (ACTIVE, Athlete Guild, RedPodium). Always confirm details on the official race page before you register. Race director? Listing on RunSignup gets your race here automatically.