Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K
- Date Fri 3rd October 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 7:30PM CDT
- Location Mcallen, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K, taking place from October 3rd to 5th, 2025, in the vibrant city of McAllen, Hidalgo. This uplifting event not only honors the memory of Samuel Shaer, who tragically lost his battle with mental health, but also serves as a powerful platform to promote awareness about suicide prevention. Participants can look forward to a captivating 5K race on the evening of October 3rd, starting at 7:30 PM.
With every step you take, you’ll be contributing to a noble cause, as all proceeds from the event will support a counseling fund dedicated to providing essential mental health resources to those in need. Runners will receive custom medals and shirts (for those who register by September 21, 2025), and can compete for exciting prizes including gift cards, unique merchandise, and more! Let’s come together to support mental health awareness and celebrate the strength of our community. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event in McAllen—your participation makes a difference!
With every step you take, you’ll be contributing to a noble cause, as all proceeds from the event will support a counseling fund dedicated to providing essential mental health resources to those in need. Runners will receive custom medals and shirts (for those who register by September 21, 2025), and can compete for exciting prizes including gift cards, unique merchandise, and more! Let’s come together to support mental health awareness and celebrate the strength of our community. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event in McAllen—your participation makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
_STAY; YOURE NOT ALONE._
Welcome to the 3RD ANNUAL SAMUEL SHAER SUICIDE AWARENESS 5K! Today, we gather to remember and honor the life of Samuel Shaer, a courageous individual who fought a battle within his mind and sadly lost his life on May 11, 2023. This event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health and the urgent need to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
All proceeds raised during this event will be dedicated to the counseling fund, a vital resource that provides professional counseling services to those in need. By contributing, you directly support the individuals and families who are grappling with mental health challenges.
Race Date: October 3, 2024 @ 7:30 P.M.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION
VALLEY RUNNING CO. (1701 DOVE AVE W J, MCALLEN, TX 78504)
DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1ST AND THURSDAY OCTOBER 2ND, 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
Friday night October 3rd @ Tres Lagos Time: TBD
5K includes
* Custom Medal
* Custom Shirt (If you register BEFORE September 21, 2025)
* Chip Timed by HogRacing Timing
* Raise Awareness
PRIZES
* Lego Starry Night - Van Gogh
Lego Sunflowers - Van Gogh
Lululemon $75 gift card (2)
Lululemon Crossbody Bags (2)
Crocs $50 Gift card + Custom Charms (2)
Owala Custom Semicolon + STAY; T-shirt (4)
Stanley Custom Semicolon + STAY; Tshirt
Rosewood Chapel Tattoo $100 Gift Certificate (2)
Sapphire Nail $100 Gift Certificate
Reminisce Vintage Clothing $50 Gift Certificate (2)
Wine + Cheese Board (2)
PLUS MORE!!!!!!
Welcome to the 3RD ANNUAL SAMUEL SHAER SUICIDE AWARENESS 5K! Today, we gather to remember and honor the life of Samuel Shaer, a courageous individual who fought a battle within his mind and sadly lost his life on May 11, 2023. This event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health and the urgent need to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
All proceeds raised during this event will be dedicated to the counseling fund, a vital resource that provides professional counseling services to those in need. By contributing, you directly support the individuals and families who are grappling with mental health challenges.
Race Date: October 3, 2024 @ 7:30 P.M.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION
VALLEY RUNNING CO. (1701 DOVE AVE W J, MCALLEN, TX 78504)
DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1ST AND THURSDAY OCTOBER 2ND, 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
Friday night October 3rd @ Tres Lagos Time: TBD
5K includes
* Custom Medal
* Custom Shirt (If you register BEFORE September 21, 2025)
* Chip Timed by HogRacing Timing
* Raise Awareness
PRIZES
* Lego Starry Night - Van Gogh
Lego Sunflowers - Van Gogh
Lululemon $75 gift card (2)
Lululemon Crossbody Bags (2)
Crocs $50 Gift card + Custom Charms (2)
Owala Custom Semicolon + STAY; T-shirt (4)
Stanley Custom Semicolon + STAY; Tshirt
Rosewood Chapel Tattoo $100 Gift Certificate (2)
Sapphire Nail $100 Gift Certificate
Reminisce Vintage Clothing $50 Gift Certificate (2)
Wine + Cheese Board (2)
PLUS MORE!!!!!!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 3rd October 2025 (7:30PM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
5K Virtual
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
CLOSEDThis is a virtual option where you can run your 5K at anytime between 10/3/2025 @ 8:00 a.m. to 10/5/25 10:00 p.m. After you have run your 5K, you can log back into the registration site and submit your time.
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Tres Lago Blvd., 4350 Tres Lagos Blvd, Mcallen, 78504, TX, United States
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