Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions - Boot Run 5K
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
RACE INFO BOOT RUN - This is a 5K run for ages 11 & over. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Boots not required.KICKS RUN - This is a 1K run for ages 10 & under only. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Boots not required.BULL RUN FUN RUN - No bibs and no clock, just boots! This is a 1K run or walk...for FUN! Just wear your favorite cowboy boots! Best pair of boots wins a prize! No separate division awards and no clock. Check out the Race Map. BOOT RUN & KICKS RUN AGE DIVISIONS Men's & Ladies (both 5K & 1K races) Age Divisions (age on Race Day) 10 & Under (for 1K Kicks Run only)11-17 yrs (5K Boot Run only)18-29 yrs (5K Boot Run only)30-39 yrs (5K Boot Run only)40-49 yrs (5K Boot Run only)50-59 yrs (5K Boot Run only)60+ (5K Boot Run only) BULL RUN FUN RUN DIVISION No gender/age divisions. This is just for FUN! AWARDS & PRIZES Boot Run & Kicks Run Awards: Finisher Medals & 1st - 3rd in each Race Division IMPORTANT DATES Aug 1-31 - Ealy Bird Registration (includes a FREE tshirt) Sep 1-30 - Regular Registration Oct 1-18 - Late Registration Oct 19-23 - Race Week Registration Oct 24 - Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only) Oct 25 - Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only) Oct 25 - Race Day RACE DAY INFO (SUNDAY, OCT 25, 2026) 7:00-7:30am Late Registration (Onsite) 8:00am Boot Run Race Begins 8:10am Kicks Run & Bull Run Race Begins +/-11:00am Awards
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Mercedes, 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 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Mercedes, TX, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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