RUNNING FOR HOPE. STRIDING FOR A CAUSE. Saturday, November 7, 2026 Tres Lagos | 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen, Texas
A Morning That Matters
Join Hot Moms Run Club RGV & Moms In Motion for the inaugural Purple Stride 5K, a community race benefiting epilepsy awareness during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Created in honor of Eliam and his family who are navigating life with Dravet syndrome, Purple Stride brings together runners, walkers, families, and local businesses to celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and support children and families affected by epilepsy. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply walking alongside loved ones, every step helps spread hope.
EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Location: 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen, Texas 5K Start: 8:00 a.m. Arrival Time: 7:30 a.m. Please arrive early for parking, warm-up, and pre-race announcements.
REGISTRATION 5K: $30 | 1 MILE: $15 5K Registration Includes: Official Race Shirt Custom Finisher Medal Chip Timing & Live Results Finish Line Celebration
Race Shirt Deadline: October 17, 2026
Participants registering after this date will receive shirts while supplies last.
PACKET PICKUP Condesa Pilates 1401 S McColl Rd Edinburg, Texas Friday, November 6, 2026 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Your 5K packet includes: • Race Bib • Official Event Shirt • Participant Information
RACE EXPERIENCE Every 5K registration includes access to a memorable race morning featuring: Premium Finisher Medal Soft-Style Official Race Shirt Professionally Chip Timed Results Live Music Finish Line Celebration Community Wellness Vendors Family-Friendly Atmosphere
AWARDS Top 3 Overall Non-Binary Top Overall Male Top Overall Female Age Group Awards 13 & Under 14–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70+ Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each division will receive an award.
MORE THAN A RACE
Purple Stride was created to honor children and families navigating epilepsy every single day. For Eliam and thousands of others living with Dravet syndrome and epilepsy, every seizure tells a story of resilience, courage, and unwavering hope. By participating, you're helping build awareness, strengthen our community, and supporting a local family.
Because every child deserves a future filled with possibility.
TOGETHER WE STRIDE.
Races Offered
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Nov 07, 2026
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1 Mile - Fun Run/Walk
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About Mcallen
Learn more about the host city, Mcallen.
McAllen is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley, on the Mexican border. The city limits extend south to the Rio Grande, across from the Mexican city of Reynosa. As of the 2025 census estimate, McAllen's population was 150,640, making it the most populous city in Hidalgo County, the second most populous city in the Rio Grande Valley, and the 23rd-most populous city in Texas. The city anchors the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area, the fifth largest metropolitan area in the state of Texas, with 921,549 residents as of 2025. The binational Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area counts a population of more than 1.5 million.
