Join us on October 10, 2026 for the Inaugural "Texas Roots 5k & 10k" Run.— Bring the walkers in your family or crew.  Let them….

WALK. RUN. JOG. CRAWL. REST. REPEAT. SUPPORT EDUCATION. 

TexasRoots” takes place during the October 10th weekend, a time when many communities recognize Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October each year.. 

“TexasRoots” is an additional opportunity to honor culture (where we come from), embrace our Texas identity (who we are today), and run, walk, and gather as one community (to put into motion the shared traditions and values that shape our lives in South Texas).

 Across the finish line?  
You will earn your very own collectible finisher medal celebrating our "Texas Roots".

  Event Details
  Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
 
  Location: : Mission Hike & Bike Trails
  Address: 1386 S Conway Ave. Mission, Texas 79572   

  START TIME: 7:30 AM

  Arrival Time: 6:30 a.m. Earlier arrival for parking, stretching, and warm-up

  Pre-race Warm Up will start promptly at 6:45 am (by Serenity Sports & Wellness)

 Chip Timing & Live Results (5K & 10K)

 Premium Event Shirt & Bib. Our T-Shirt sports a logo to celebrate Culture & Texas Identity (as part of the nation’s weekend celebrations of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day). 

Shirt Deadline: September 17th
After this date, shirts will be available first come, first served at packet pickup. No sizes are guaranteed.

Registration Fee for Groups of 10: $5 Discount for either 5k or 10k

Packet Pickup (TBA)

Thursday, October 8th.

3:30pm- 6:30pm

  Texas-Themed Photo Area (by Nova Moments)

 Snacks & Hydration Station (by Walmart)
 Stacked drinks & Refreshers (by TBA).

  DJ Music. Come ready to dance to the tracks of you choice

 FREE Themed Photo Area

  Financial Literacy Campaign Booth

  Awards – 5K & 10k

  Top Male & Female Overall

  Age Group Awards:
 15 & under, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+ 

 ️Let’s run "TexasRook" this Fall: Where Walking Becomes A Habit. And running becomes a shared journey down the road.

WALK. RUN. JOG. CRAWL. REST. REPEAT. SUPPORT EDUCATION