Rio Grande Valley Running and Bicycling

Rio Grande Valley Running and Bicycling Events

Please email me at riorunning@sbcglobal.net if you have an event or race you want posted or to make corrections.  Check back often as we get updates regularly.

Links to other Sites August 2008 September 2008
List of Past Races October 2008 November 2008
Results and Photos December 2008 January 2009
  February 2009  

Saturday, August 9, 2008

RGV HEAT TOO HOT TO HANDLE 5K

Start Time:  7:00 P.M.
Entry Fee:  Students $5   Adults: $10.00     
Race Location:
Mission, TX at Hike & Bike on South Conway St.
Directions: about half mile south of Express Way 83 on right hand side
Registration:  5:00-6:45 P.M. at race site
bmendoza33@aol.com

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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Saturday, August 16, 2008 

5K Sunchaser Series (Run & Walk)

Moonriser -         Bill Schupp Park            7:30 p.m.
 

Follow the Sun.... the 5K Sunchaser that is!  Come join the “coolest” 5K’s in the Valley.  We’ll be hosting four runs during the summer.  T-Shirts will be given to the first 100 participants registered in each event.  We’ll have awards and refreshments after each race. Participants running in all three events will compete for “Series” awards.   Over-all series awards will be presented following the last race.

LOCATIONS:    
Sunriser - May 31               Los Encinos Park         350510.R1                  8:00 a.m.
Sunscorcher - June 28        Westside Park            350510.S1                  8:00 a.m.
Sunsetter - July 19              Palm View Golf            350510.T1                   7:00 p.m.
Moonriser - August 16         Bill Schupp Park          350510.U1                  7:30 p.m.
SUNCHASER SERIES                                         350510.X1

REGISTRATION:  DEADLINE - 5:00 p.m.  2 days prior to the event at the Parks & Recreation Office or at the Community Centers.   Late Registration is $15 the day of event.  Online registration is available at www.mcallen.net using the codes indicated above.

AGE:      6 Years old and over       FEE:     $10 per event or $30 for the series.   Registration for the series is due by June 1.

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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 August 23, 2008?

THE RACE: The "U.S.A. Surf N' Turf Adventure Race" at South Padre Island Adventure Race puts two member teams through a multi-sport challenge of 7-15 miles of urban mountain biking throughout South Padre Island, 2-3 miles of running in the dunes, and 2-5 miles kayaking in the bay. Teams will also face mystery events that will include a water activity (swimming without a PFD may be involved in this event) at Schlitterbahn Water Park...be prepared to get WET! The two person teams travel together and compete in all events, emphasizing team work. Teams will finish the race in 2-4 hours. Teams must provide two mountain bikes, two helmets, and two life jackets.

DIVISIONS: Coed, Male, Female, Coed Masters (each member must be at least 40 years old), Family (must be related), & Open Juniors (ages 13-19).

http://www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com/SURF_N__TURF_ADVENTURE.php

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

MISSION PARKS & RECREATION

CENTENNIAL LABOR DAY 5K

Location:                        Mission Hike & Bike Trail

 

T-shirts:                                 To first 75 registrants

 

For more information call 580-8615 or 580-8762.   jrc623@gmail.com

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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September 6, 2008

7:30 a.m. at the Harlingen Sports Complex

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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Sunday, September 7, 2008

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES Race #1

Brownsville, TX

http://www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com/MTN_BIKE_RACE_SERIES.html

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September 13 & 14, 2008

2nd Annual “Vuelta al Valle”

Two Day Stage Race/Tour

Luis Penuela at 222-4970     sfotv@yahoo.com        http://www.sportsfv.org/

 Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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Saturday, September 20, 2008
South Padre Island Kids Beach Ball Triathlon
7-10 year olds: 100 yd swim; 2-mile bike; 1k run
11-15 yrs old: 200yd swim, 4-mile bike, 2k run
Registration and Information
210-695-6430 patti@rogersoler.com

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Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
 
20th Annual
"let's see what you got"
Palm Boulevard Mile - Brownsville

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Sunday, September 21, 2008
South Padre Island Triathlon
800 meter swim; 14-mile bike; 3-mile run
Registration and Information
210-695-6430 patti@rogersoler.com

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

SAVE THIS DATE - RIVER ROCKETS

LADIES ONLY DUALTHON !!

More info coming soon!

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

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October 11 & 12, 2008

King of the Causeway

Bicycle Tour & Poker Run, Individual Time Trial & Race Across the Causeway

www.kingofthecauseway.com

(956)668-7474 or laura@spibikefest.com

Click Here for Race and Time Trial Entry Form and More Information

Click Here for Poker Run Tour Entry Form and More Information

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October 18, 2008

3rd Annual  - Fernie’s Ranch Run - 5 Mile Trail Run

RACE DIRECTOR’S:Ricky Garza (956) 765-3546, Sandra & Patricia Laurel (956) 729-9790, Mary Santos (956) 337-0552.
PLACE: Rancho Catalina; 15 Miles North on IH 35, Exit 22 Webb Interchange West on County Rd. 1 mile to White Gates.

REGISTRATION:
7:30 am thru 8:15 am   START OF RACE: 8:30 A.M.
ENTRY FEE:
$25.00 Postmarked before October 18, 2008, Thereafter $30.00 ( Sorry No Refunds )

AWARDS:
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each category.

ZapataRoadrunner@aol.com

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

“Run To The Border”

at the

9th 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Run/Walk

Location:  Brownsville, Texas (UT Brownsville Campus)

Application will be posted soon!

For More Information, Please call Javier Garcia at 956-882-5058.  

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Harlingen Lone Star Pacesetters

"Just Du It"
Duathlon

5K run * 17 Mile bike * 5K run

Contact Rick - 956-793-7168 after 6:30 p.m.

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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Saturday, October 25, 2008

The South Texas Sizzler 5K and

the One Mile Little Sizzle Fun Run

 
Harlingen, Texas

More info to follow

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Saturday, November 22, 2008
26th Annual Turkey Trot
Run for Your Heart
5-K and 1-Mile Gobble

Brownsville

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Sunday, November 23, 2008
 

International Friendship Run 10K

McAllen

8:00 a.m. Start

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Contact Rick - 956-793-7168 after 6:30 p.m.

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Annual Half Marathon Run
1- Mile Run/Walk

 - Brownsville

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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Fiesta Marathon Run
McAllen

http://www.fiestamarathon.com/

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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Dash for Dean
4 mile Run
Edinburg   9:00 AM
Contact person:  David Chavana      956-383-5240       956-316-8859

Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

3RD ANNUAL 1 MILE/5K RED ANT RUN 

Cummings Middle School Brownsville, Texas

Contact: Robert Lopez for more information Email: rolopez@bisd.us  

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Saturday, February 7, 2009

27th Annual All American City Edinburg 10K
 
First time ever morning start!!  10:30 AM
 
Details to follow...
 
Race Director:
David Chavana
(H) 956-383-5240

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Saturday, February 28, 2009
THE OLDEST RACE IN THE VALLEY
30TH Annual
Charro Days Classic
5-K and 1 Mile

Brownsville

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