Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run
KC
From Kat Cochran
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Longview, Texas
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to spread your wings at the 4th Annual Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the beautiful Longview Arboretum & Nature Center in Longview, Gregg County, Texas! Organized by the dedicated Kat Cochran, this uplifting 5K run/walk is not just about fitness; it's about making a difference. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Texas Oncology Foundation, providing vital support to families battling cancer in East Texas.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at the West Gate of the Arboretum, and participants are encouraged to don butterfly wings for a festive touch! After the main event, kids aged 12 and under can join in the fun with the free Little Bug Run through the stunning gardens. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, receive a swag bag, and get your race bib—all while contributing to a worthy cause. Be sure to register by October 10th to guarantee your t-shirt and join us for a day of inspiration and community spirit!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at the West Gate of the Arboretum, and participants are encouraged to don butterfly wings for a festive touch! After the main event, kids aged 12 and under can join in the fun with the free Little Bug Run through the stunning gardens. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, receive a swag bag, and get your race bib—all while contributing to a worthy cause. Be sure to register by October 10th to guarantee your t-shirt and join us for a day of inspiration and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
PILAR MCLEMORE BUTTERFLY RUN
NOVEMBER 7, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
100 GRAND BLVD.
LONGVIEW, TX 75604
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL PILAR MCLEMORE BUTTERFLY RUN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 AT THE LONGVIEW ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER!
THIS SPECIAL 5K RUN/WALK BENEFITS THE TEXAS ONCOLOGY FOUNDATION, WITH PROCEEDS STAYING RIGHT HERE IN EAST TEXAS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FACING CANCER. AFTER THE RACE, KIDS 12 AND UNDER CAN TAKE PART IN THE FREE LITTLE BUG RUN THROUGH THE ARBORETUM GARDENS. WHILE NOT MANDATORY, BUTTERFLY WINGS ARE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED!
RUN, WALK, OR FLUTTER ALONG WITH USEVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
EVENT DETAILS: THE STARTING POINT IS AT THE WEST GATE OF THE ARBORETUM, FACING MAUDE COBB. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE BREAKFAST AFTER THE RACE, A SWAG BAG, AND RACE BIB. YOUR EVENT REGISTRATION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE ARBORETUM!
NOVEMBER 7, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
100 GRAND BLVD.
LONGVIEW, TX 75604
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL PILAR MCLEMORE BUTTERFLY RUN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 AT THE LONGVIEW ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER!
THIS SPECIAL 5K RUN/WALK BENEFITS THE TEXAS ONCOLOGY FOUNDATION, WITH PROCEEDS STAYING RIGHT HERE IN EAST TEXAS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FACING CANCER. AFTER THE RACE, KIDS 12 AND UNDER CAN TAKE PART IN THE FREE LITTLE BUG RUN THROUGH THE ARBORETUM GARDENS. WHILE NOT MANDATORY, BUTTERFLY WINGS ARE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED!
RUN, WALK, OR FLUTTER ALONG WITH USEVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
EVENT DETAILS: THE STARTING POINT IS AT THE WEST GATE OF THE ARBORETUM, FACING MAUDE COBB. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE BREAKFAST AFTER THE RACE, A SWAG BAG, AND RACE BIB. YOUR EVENT REGISTRATION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE ARBORETUM!
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