About the Great Strides RGV 5K Run/ Walk
The course runs through Westside Park, a setting that keeps things accessible for the whole range of people this event draws, from runners chasing a timed finish to families out for a walk. It is a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser, so the crowd skews toward supporters as much as competitors, and the atmosphere reflects that.
Race-morning packet pickup opens well before the start near the course. There is also a pickup option the evening before, though that location is set closer to the event. Packets are not mailed, so plan to grab yours in person.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/14/2026 08:00$35
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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