Purple Stride 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Mcallen, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 4 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, McAllen, Texas! This vibrant community event is dedicated to raising epilepsy awareness during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and it promises to be a morning filled with hope and resilience. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, starting at 8:00 A.M., or take part in a 1-mile fun run for those who prefer a shorter distance.
The Purple Stride 5K honors Eliam and countless others living with Dravet Syndrome and epilepsy, bringing together runners, families, and local businesses for a cause that truly matters. With a race bib, official event shirt, and a premium finisher medal included in your registration, every step you take contributes to spreading awareness and support for children and families affected by epilepsy. Plus, enjoy live music, wellness vendors, and a celebratory finish line atmosphere! Gather your loved ones and be part of this inspiring event that champions community spirit and the pursuit of a brighter future for all. Don’t miss out—register today!
The Purple Stride 5K honors Eliam and countless others living with Dravet Syndrome and epilepsy, bringing together runners, families, and local businesses for a cause that truly matters. With a race bib, official event shirt, and a premium finisher medal included in your registration, every step you take contributes to spreading awareness and support for children and families affected by epilepsy. Plus, enjoy live music, wellness vendors, and a celebratory finish line atmosphere! Gather your loved ones and be part of this inspiring event that champions community spirit and the pursuit of a brighter future for all. Don’t miss out—register today!
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
VALLEY RUNNING CO.
1701 DOVE AVE W J, MCALLEN, TX 78504
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
3 PM 7:00 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
VALLEY RUNNING CO.
1701 DOVE AVE W J, MCALLEN, TX 78504
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
3 PM 7:00 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.
Races
-
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
-
1 Mile - Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:10AM CST)
$16.90
-
Vendor Booth
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$27.50
-
T-Shirt Purchase Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$22.20
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4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, Mcallen, 78504, TX, United States
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