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1 race · updated Nov 2, 2026
December 2026
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.