Saturday, February 07, 20267:00 am CST
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, Texas 78550
About

Celebrate UTRGV 10 Years Strong with our Anniversary Walk/Run Event

This year marks a decade of Vaquero pride, and we're making this year extra special!  Celebrate UTRGV spirit, tradition, and wellness in this exciting, color-filled event. This family friendly event welcomes all ages, so bring everyone along to show your Vaquero spirit and support our traditions.

 

Races available:

1-Mile, 5K, 10K

 

What to Expect :

10K Anniversary Run (7:00am)

This year marks a decade of Vaquero pride, and we're making this 10K run extra special!  Join us for this timed race that honors our history and looks ahead to an exciting future. Lace up our shoes and be part of this milestone moment - let's make this anniversary run the best one yet!

 

5K (7:30am)

This is a five-kilometer, untimed event.  Along the route, participants are doused with orange colored powder.  Participants wear their white event t-shirt at the start of the race and finish the race plastered in color. We recommend wearing sunglasses and a bandana over your mouth and nose in our orange zones. This race is for everyone - first timers to seasoned athletes, with no winners or official time.  Please note it may get a bit messy after the race, so bring extra towels or wipes.

 

1-Mile (8:00am)

This isn't about speed or competition, it's pure fun! This untimed, family-friendly walk/run is open to everyone and includes color stations.

Location
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, Texas 78550
United States
Race Day Schedule

Race Day!

*Please arrive early to find parking (available on southeast side of Clinical Education Building) and to get to the starting line.

  • 7:00AM - 10K
  • 7:30AM - 5K
  • 8:00AM - 1-Mile
Entry Fees

September 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026

1-Mile

  • $25 - Community
  • $20 - UTRGV Faculty/Staff/Alumni
  • $10 - *UTRGV Students
  • Free - Ages 0 to 12

5K

  • $25 - Community
  • $20 - UTRGV Faculty/Staff/Alumni
  • $10 - *UTRGV Students
  • Free - Ages 0 to 12

10K

  • $25 - Community
  • $20 - UTRGV Faculty/Staff/Alumni
  • $10 - *UTRGV Students
  • Free - Ages 0 to 12

 

*FREE to any race, first 100 UTRGV Students with a valid ID, register with your UTRGV email.

 

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Event tee to first 500 registered participants
Award Categories

Registration is limited to the following:

  • 1-Mile: First 100
  • 5K: First 200
  • 10K: First 200

 

Packet Pickup

Friday, February 6, 2026 12pm - 5pm 

Clinical Education Building (HCEBL) 

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 

 

Friday, February 6, 2026 5pm - 9pm 

Harlingen Convention Center  (Health Expo)

701 Harlingen Heights Dr., Harlingen, TX 78552  

 

Saturday, February 7, 2026 6:00am – 6:45am 

Clinical Education Building (HCEBL) 

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550  

Contact Info

Email: urec@utrgv.edu