Name: ViVa Sole to Soul Scholarship Benefit 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2027-01-30
End: 2027-01-30
Location: Edinburg

About the Event

As we kick off Black History Month, Village in The Valley is excited to present the 2nd Annual Sole to Soul 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run, a community event dedicated to supporting local students while celebrating unity, culture, and wellness!

Date: Saturday, January 30th, 2027
Location: Edinburg Municipal Park - 714 South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX 78542
Time: 8:00-11:00AM

All proceeds from this event will go toward the Village In The Valley Scholarship Fund, helping provide opportunities for deserving students to pursue higher education, ViVa’s initiatives, and programs that preserve and celebrate Black history in our community.

By participating, you’re not just running or walking, you’re investing in the future of our community! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes an impact! Come be part of a movement that celebrates unity, supports education, and strengthens our community!

💛 Volunteer: bit.ly/vivavol

About Village In The Valley:
ViVa is a nonprofit organization that creates the Black experience in the RGV through Culture, Community, and Commerce!
Our Vision: Building bridges of community and commerce to unite the diverse cultures across the Rio Grande Valley

Event Highlights:

-Chip Timed

-Finisher Medals

-Age Group Awards

-Family-friendly atmosphere with music, vendors, and community fun

-Opportunities to connect, celebrate, and uplift together

-Register today and help us change lives—one step at a time!

#VillageInTheValley #VIVA5K #ScholarshipRun #RGVCommunity #UnityInAction

Races Offered

5K

Jan 30, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

One Mile Fun Run

Jan 30, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Edinburg.

thermostat Temperature

11.8° / 21.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.9° / 19.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:20

nightlight Sunset

19:02

About Edinburg

Learn more about the host city, Edinburg.

Edinburg is in the South Texas Plains and was originally called Chapin before its name took on a variation of the capital of Scotland. It is the county seat of Hidalgo County and also home to the main campus of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For the tourists, there's an interesting museum and wetland reserve.