14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Run, Ride - 2.5 Mile Walk

Oct 17, 2026Mcallen, TX, United States

External Event

Distance

2.5 mi

Pace

All paces

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

Join Us for the 14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Run & Ride! Be part of the largest breast cancer awareness event south of San Antonio and help us make a difference in our community! 100% of the proceeds benefit five local nonprofit organizations that provide support, financial assistance, and preventative care to individuals in our community affected by breast cancer. The first 1,500 registered participants receive an official event shirt, finisher medal, and race bib! Age group awards will be presented to top finishers. Enjoy a morning filled with FREE food, live music, vendors, family-friendly activities, and so much more! Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, and help us celebrate hope, strength, and community one step at a time. Event Details 📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 📍 Location: Texas Oncology – McAllen 1901 S. 2nd St. McAllen, TX 78503 🏃‍♂️ 5K Run: 7:30 a.m. 🚶‍♀️ 2.5 Mile Walk: 7:30 a.m. 🌅 Arrival Time: Please arrive by 6:50 a.m. for parking, stretching, and warm-up activities. Refreshments and hydration will be available after you cross the finish line! 💲 Registration Fee 🏃‍♂️ 5K Run: $30 🚶‍♀️ 2.5 Mile Walk: $30 🚶‍♀️Survivor 5k Rate: $20 🏃‍♂️Survivor Walk Rate: $20 👕 T-Shirt Size Deadline: September 5, 2026 Participants registered after this date are not guaranteed their exact race shirt size. Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pickup while supplies last. 📦 Packet Pickup 📍 Texas Oncology 1901 S. 2nd St. McAllen, TX 78503 🗓️ Thursday, October 15, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 🗓️ Friday, October 16, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. All participants are encouraged to pick up their race bibs and shirts during packet pickup. What's Included ⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results (5K Participants) 🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants 👕 Official Race Shirt 💗 Refreshments & Hydration Station 🎶 DJ Music & High-Energy Atmosphere 📸 Free Race Photos 🎈 Start/Finish Inflatable Arch 📸Breast Cancer Awareness Photo Area 🛍️ Local Vendor Booths 🏆 Awards 🏅 Top Male Overall 🏅 Top Female Overall Age Groups 🏅 13 & Under 🏅 14–19 🏅 20–29 🏅 30–39 🏅 40–49 🏅 50–59 🏅 60–69 🏅 70+

Typical conditions

For events around October 2026 in Mcallen, TX, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

Beginner's guide to your first 5K