Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Mercedes, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions in Mercedes, Hidalgo on Saturday, February 21, 2026! This exciting event features a 5K race for participants aged 11 and over, where you can choose to run or walk at your own pace. For the younger athletes, the Kicks Run offers a lively 1K race for children aged 10 and under. And don’t miss the Bull Run Fun Run, a 1K event that embraces the spirit of fun—just wear your favorite cowboy boots and enjoy the camaraderie without the pressure of a clock!
Participants in the Boot Run and Kicks Run will compete for awards in various gender and age divisions, while all Bull Run participants can simply enjoy the experience. Expect an upbeat atmosphere filled with community spirit, great prizes, and finisher medals for all! Registration opens on December 1, and with multiple deadlines leading up to race day, there’s plenty of time to secure your spot. Mark your calendars for this exciting event and get ready to lace up your shoes or strap on your boots for a memorable day of running and fun!
Participants in the Boot Run and Kicks Run will compete for awards in various gender and age divisions, while all Bull Run participants can simply enjoy the experience. Expect an upbeat atmosphere filled with community spirit, great prizes, and finisher medals for all! Registration opens on December 1, and with multiple deadlines leading up to race day, there’s plenty of time to secure your spot. Mark your calendars for this exciting event and get ready to lace up your shoes or strap on your boots for a memorable day of running and fun!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=RGVLS&f=5K_Race_Map.pdf&cb=75A25409].
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
Dec 1 - Registration Opens
Dec 31 - Ealy Bird Registration Closes
Jan 31 - Regular Registration Closes
Feb 15 - Late Registration Closes
Feb 19 - Race Week Registration Closes
Feb 20 - Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only)
Feb 21 - Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only)
Feb 21 - Race Day
RACE DAY INFO (SATURDAY, FEB 21, 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
* 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 [https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=RGVLS&f=5K_Race_Map.pdf&cb=75A25409].
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
Dec 1 - Registration Opens
Dec 31 - Ealy Bird Registration Closes
Jan 31 - Regular Registration Closes
Feb 15 - Late Registration Closes
Feb 19 - Race Week Registration Closes
Feb 20 - Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only)
Feb 21 - Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only)
Feb 21 - Race Day
RACE DAY INFO (SATURDAY, FEB 21, 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
Races
-
Boot Run 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Kicks Run 1K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Bull Run FUN RUN 1K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
CLOSED
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