Weslaco Scholarship Foundation Scholar Stride 5k
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 7:15AM CST
- Location Weslaco, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and community spirit at the Weslaco Scholarship Foundation Scholar Stride 5K on Saturday, December 5, 2026! Taking place at the Harlon Block Sports Complex in Weslaco, Hidalgo, this exciting event features a 5K run starting at 7:15 a.m. and a 1-Mile Fun Run for ages 6-10 beginning at 7:25 a.m. Whether you're an avid runner, a casual walker, or just there to cheer on friends and family, your participation directly supports the Susan Peterson Memorial Scholarship, benefiting graduating seniors at Weslaco ISD.
Join us for an uplifting morning filled with energy, music, and community camaraderie as we work together to invest in the future of our local students. With awards for the top finishers and age group categories, as well as a vibrant atmosphere complete with refreshments and local vendor booths, the Scholar Stride 5K is more than just a race—it's a celebration of achievement and a commitment to creating brighter futures, one mile at a time. Don’t forget to register by November 21st to secure your official race shirt and be part of this meaningful event!
Join us for an uplifting morning filled with energy, music, and community camaraderie as we work together to invest in the future of our local students. With awards for the top finishers and age group categories, as well as a vibrant atmosphere complete with refreshments and local vendor booths, the Scholar Stride 5K is more than just a race—it's a celebration of achievement and a commitment to creating brighter futures, one mile at a time. Don’t forget to register by November 21st to secure your official race shirt and be part of this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
WESLACO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLAR STRIDE 5K
THE WESLACO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION'S SCHOLAR STRIDE 5K IS MORE THAN JUST A RACEIT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF WESLACO'S STUDENTS. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT THE SUSAN PETERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH IS AWARDED EACH YEAR TO GRADUATING SENIORS IN THE TOP 15% OF THEIR CLASS AT WESLACO ISD. EVERY REGISTRATION, SPONSORSHIP, AND DONATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS OUR SENIORS AS THEY TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION. WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING, WALKING, OR CHEERING FROM THE SIDELINES, YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A LASTING IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF WESLACO GRADUATES. JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT, STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY, AND HELP CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURESONE MILE AT A TIME.
SIGNUP WITH YOUR RUN CLUB / TEAM. LARGEST RUN CLUB AWARD FOR THE CLUB/TEAM WITH THE MOST ACTUAL FINISHERS ON RACE DAY.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Harlon Block Sports Complex, Weslaco, TX
male sign 5K Run: 7:15 a.m.
female sign 1-Mile Fun Run: 7:25 a.m.
Arrival Time: Please arrive by 6:45 a.m. for parking, stretching, and warm-up activities.
Registration Fees:
male sign 5K Run with Race Shirt: $30
male sign 5K Run No Race Shirt: $22
female sign 1-Mile Fun Run: $15
Ages 610 only
1-Mile participants will have the option to purchase a race shirt separately before the T-shirt deadline.
T-Shirt Size Deadline: Nov. 21st, 2026
Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pickup while supplies last.
Packet Pickup
Location: TBD
Date: Friday Dec 4th, 2026
alarm clock Time: TBD
All participants must pick up their race bibs and applicable race shirts during packet pickup.
What's Included
stopwatch Chip Timing & Live Results (for the 5k)
Finisher Medal for Participants
Official Race Shirt for Eligible Registrations
Refreshments & Hydration Station
DJ Music & High-Energy Atmosphere
Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
Local Vendor Booths
Awards
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Age Groups (top 3 in each age group)
13 & Under
1419
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
70+
THE WESLACO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION'S SCHOLAR STRIDE 5K IS MORE THAN JUST A RACEIT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF WESLACO'S STUDENTS. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT THE SUSAN PETERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH IS AWARDED EACH YEAR TO GRADUATING SENIORS IN THE TOP 15% OF THEIR CLASS AT WESLACO ISD. EVERY REGISTRATION, SPONSORSHIP, AND DONATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS OUR SENIORS AS THEY TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION. WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING, WALKING, OR CHEERING FROM THE SIDELINES, YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A LASTING IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF WESLACO GRADUATES. JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT, STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY, AND HELP CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURESONE MILE AT A TIME.
SIGNUP WITH YOUR RUN CLUB / TEAM. LARGEST RUN CLUB AWARD FOR THE CLUB/TEAM WITH THE MOST ACTUAL FINISHERS ON RACE DAY.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Harlon Block Sports Complex, Weslaco, TX
male sign 5K Run: 7:15 a.m.
female sign 1-Mile Fun Run: 7:25 a.m.
Arrival Time: Please arrive by 6:45 a.m. for parking, stretching, and warm-up activities.
Registration Fees:
male sign 5K Run with Race Shirt: $30
male sign 5K Run No Race Shirt: $22
female sign 1-Mile Fun Run: $15
Ages 610 only
1-Mile participants will have the option to purchase a race shirt separately before the T-shirt deadline.
T-Shirt Size Deadline: Nov. 21st, 2026
Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pickup while supplies last.
Packet Pickup
Location: TBD
Date: Friday Dec 4th, 2026
alarm clock Time: TBD
All participants must pick up their race bibs and applicable race shirts during packet pickup.
What's Included
stopwatch Chip Timing & Live Results (for the 5k)
Finisher Medal for Participants
Official Race Shirt for Eligible Registrations
Refreshments & Hydration Station
DJ Music & High-Energy Atmosphere
Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
Local Vendor Booths
Awards
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Age Groups (top 3 in each age group)
13 & Under
1419
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
70+
Races
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1020 W. 18th Street, Weslaco, 78596, TX, United States
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