6 races · updated Oct 22, 2026

November 2026

Nov1Sun

Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing

Sun, Nov 1 · 6:45 AM · Mission, TX · $15–$30 · via RunSignup

5K1 Mile / Fun Run

Nov14Sat

Y2K 5K Run

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 AM · Mission, TX · $20–$30 · via RunSignup

Nov28Sat

Texas Turkey Run (5k & 10k + 1-Mile)

Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 AM · Mission, TX · $15–$35 · via RunSignup

10K5K1 Mile / Fun Run

December 2026

Dec5Sat

Light The Way 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM · Mission, TX · $15–$50 · via RunSignup

5K1 Mile / Fun Run

January 2027

Jan2Sat

New Year. New Me 5k Run (10k + 1-Mile)

Sat, Jan 2 · 8:00 AM · Mission, TX · $15–$40 · via RunSignup

5K10K1 Mile / Fun Run

February 2027

Feb27Sat

Mission Lions Club 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · 8:00 AM · Mission, TX · $25 · via RunSignup

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.