Purple Stride 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Mcallen, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Purple Stride 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Tres Lagos, located at 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd in McAllen, Texas. This uplifting community event celebrates resilience and raises awareness for epilepsy during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K race, starting at 8:00 a.m., invites everyone to strut their stuff for a cause that matters.
Participants can register for the 5K for just $30, which includes a custom finisher medal, an official race shirt, and chip timing for live results. The event honors Eliam and families affected by Dravet Syndrome, encouraging camaraderie among runners, walkers, and local businesses. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, a vibrant finish line celebration featuring live music, and community wellness vendors, this event promises a morning filled with fun, purpose, and hope. Don't miss your chance to be part of something special—mark your calendar and prepare to stride for a brighter future!
Participants can register for the 5K for just $30, which includes a custom finisher medal, an official race shirt, and chip timing for live results. The event honors Eliam and families affected by Dravet Syndrome, encouraging camaraderie among runners, walkers, and local businesses. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, a vibrant finish line celebration featuring live music, and community wellness vendors, this event promises a morning filled with fun, purpose, and hope. Don't miss your chance to be part of something special—mark your calendar and prepare to stride for a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
PURPLE STRIDE 5K
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
1419
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
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.
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
1419
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
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.
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4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, Mcallen, 78504, TX, United States
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