Rio Grande Valley Running and Bicycling Events
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| July 4 | Resacafest Race/Tour 2009 | bike | San Benito | More Info |
| July 4 | Independence 5K Run | run | Mission | More Info |
| July 11 | Megan’s Lighthouse Firecracker 5000 | run | Hebronville | More Info |
| July 11 | Brite's Bike ride | bike | Brownsville | More Info |
| July 12 | Team Time Trial | bike | McAllen | More Info |
| July 18 | Let's see some men ride both of the races below!! | |||
| July 18 - morning | Mission Trails Four Hours of Cactus Race | mtb | Mission | More Info |
| July 18 - evening | King of the Hill (men only) | multi | Brownsville | More Info |
| July 18 | Sunsetter 5K | run | McAllen | More info |
| July 19 | 2nd Annual Probation Officer Week 5k | run | Laredo | More Info |
| July 25 | Team McAllen Cycling - Duathlon for Education | bike/run | McAllen | More Info |
| July 29 & 31 | McALLEN ISD 1ST ANNUAL BIKE RODEO | bike | McAllen | More Info |
| August 2 | MTB Championship Race Series #1 | mtb | Brownsville | More Info |
| August 9 | Just for Girls Duathlon | run/bike | Harlingen | More Info |
| August 15 | Moonriser 5K | run | McAllen | More Info |
| August 22 | Surf N' Turf Adventure Race | multi | South Padre Island | More Info |
| August 29 | Labor Day 5K | run | Mission | More Info |
| September 5 | Lonestar Pacestters Hot Shoe In | run | Harlingen | More Info |
| September 6 | MTB Championship Race Series #2 | mtb | Brownsville | More Info |
| September 13 | 21st Annual Palm Blvd Mile | run | Brownsville | More Info |
| September 27 | 2nd Annual Chicks Dual it Better(women's duathlon) | run/bike | Brownsville | More Info Soon |
| October 4 | MTB Championship Race Series #3 | mtb | Brownsville | More Info |
| October 18 | Lonestar Pacesetters Just Du It Duathlon | bike/run | Harlingen | More Info |
| October 30 | 2nd annual Legend of Poo Forest Halloween Ride | mtb | Mission | More Info |
| November 7 | Brownsville 12 Hours Mountain Bike Race | mtb | Brownsville | More Info |
| November 14 | Lisa Shampoe 3rd Annual Charity Event | run | Mission | More Info |
| November 21 | 27th Annual Run for Heart Turkey Trot 5K | run | Brownsville | More Info |
| December 13 | Fiesta Marathon / Relay / Half / 5K / Kids Run | run | McAllen | More Info |

Resacafest Race/Tour 2009 San Benito, Texas
http://www.resacafest2009.com/BikeRace.html
____ 62.3 mile Race
Start Time: 7:45 a.m.
____ 62.3 mile Tour Start Time:
7:50 a.m.
____ 35.5 mile Tour Start Time: 7:55 a.m.
____
13.5 mile Tour Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Click Here for Entry Form and More Information
62.3 mile map-Click here
35.5 mile map-Click
Here
13.5 mile map-Click Here
Who: RGV Striders to host a 5K race 4th of July 2009
What: Independence 5K Run
When: Saturday July 4, 2009
Where: Hike and Bike in Mission, Texas( half a mile north of Expressway 83 on Conway Ave. on right hand side)
Donation: $5 students & $10 adults (donations are appreciated)
Registration: On site, no pre-registration
Registration Time: 6:30 am till 7:50 am
Race Starting Time: 8:00 am
Race Director and Contact person: Basilio Mendoza
Contact Phone Number: 956-212-0883 or bmendoza33@aol.com
Course Description: Off Road-Cross-Country Type, Canal banks, trails, run over bridges, dirt and grass! Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Shirts: First 75 registered
Megan’s Lighthouse Firecracker 5000
Race Director: Ricky Garza POB 1167 Zapata, TX 78076 Phone: (956) 765-3546 email: ZapataRoadrunner@aol.com
Start/Finish: Megan’s Lighthouse Gym 300 West Lucille St. Hebbronville, TX
Registration: 6:30 am to 7:45 am Start of Race: 8:00 am
Go to www.hebbronville.net click on Megan's Lighthouse link or tab. Scroll all the way down and click on click here for online registration. Or simply print out a race application if you prefer to mail your entry.
Entry Fee: $10.00 Runners and walkers $15.00 Day of race registrations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brite’s Bike Club and Safety Rodeo at Resaca de la Palma State Park
BROWNSVILLE, TX – Children’s Museum of Brownsville, their mascot Brite, and Resaca de la Palma State Park will host the next Brite’s Bike Club Family Ride and Safety Rodeo on July 11 from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Brite’s Bike Club meets every second Saturday of the month at the State Park and offers guided bicycle rides for adults and children, a Kiddie Zone with arts and crafts and a tour of the park via tramcar. In addition, this month a Safety Rodeo will be offered to promote safe bike riding. Bicylce World will conduct a free bicycle inspection for all visitors and the B.I.S.D. Police Department will conduct a safety obstacle course. Certificates of completion and prizes will be given to all who participate. Safety helmets are required. Bring your own bike or rent one from the Park. From Expressway 77/83, exit at Olmito, take FM 1732, follow for 2.5 miles; turn left at New Carmen Road; follow for 1.5 miles; turn left to enter the park. Admission is $4.00 for adults, children 12 and under, FREE. For more information regarding this event please visit www.cmofbrownsville.com or call Children’s Museum of Brownsville at (956) 548-9300 or Resaca de la Palma State Park at (956) 350-2920. Flyer is attached.
Claudia Garza
Education Director
Children's Museum of Brownsville
Direct Line: (956) 547-6882
Click Here for More Information

Team Time Trial
McAllen
Click Here for More info and Entry Form

Register online at -
www.missiontrails.org
7:30 a.m
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KING OF THE HILL - MEN’S COMPETITION
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where:
Alton Gloor Hike and Bike Trail, located 4mi west of Exp 77
Who:
Men only-14yrs and up
How: 3mi run, 12mi mtn bike ride, and obstacle course
Click Here for Entry Form and More Information
5K SUNCHASER SERIES (RUN & WALK)
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. Items will be given to the first 50 participants registered in each event. We’ll have awards and refreshments after each race. Participants running in all four events will compete for “Series” awards. Overall series awards will be presented following the last race.
LOCATIONS:
Sunsetter-July 18 Palm View Golf 7:00 p.m.
Moonriser-Aug. 15 Bill
Schupp Park 7:30 p.m.
Sunriser - May 30 Los Encinos Park
Complete
Sunscorcher-June 20 Westside Park Complete
Register online with the following item numbers:
Sunscorcher- 350510.S1
Sunsetter- 350510.T1
Moonriser- 350510.U1
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. FEE: $10 per event
2nd Annual Probation Officer Week 5k Run/Walk
Directors: Becky Ramirez Palomo Phone: (956) 523-4362 E-Mail address: rpalomo@webbcountytx.gov , Jesus Rodriguez (956) 763-1213
Start/Finish: Lake Casa Blanca - Laredo, TX
Registration: 7:00 am thru 7:45 am
Start of Race: 8:00 am
Pre-Registration $10.00 -- Same day registration $15.00 Kids 10 and Under $5.00
Team McAllen Cycling - Duathlon for Education
For information, contact Laura Reyna at (956) 239-1149 or laura.reyna@sbcglobal.net
Click Here for Entry Form and More Info
Wednesday & Friday, July 29 & 31![]()
McALLEN ISD POLICE 1ST ANNUAL BIKE SAFETY RODEO
A CELEBRATION OF CYCLING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, FEATURING:
BIKE SAFETY CHECK & HELMET FITTING
BIKE LAWS AND RULES OBSTACLE COURSE & SLOW RACES
FREE
Click Here for Entry Form and More Information
Harlingen Lonestar Pacesetters
Just for Girls Duathlon
2 mile run/walk ** 11 mile bike ** 1 mile run/walk
Click Here for Entry Form and More Information

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

MISSION PARKS & RECREATION LABOR DAY RUN
7:30 a.m.
Location: Mission Hike & Bike Trail
T-shirts: To first 100 registrants
For more information call 580-8615 or 580-8762.
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7:30 a.m. at the Harlingen Sports Complex
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21st Annual Palm Blvd. Mile
"let's see what you got!"
Harlingen Lone Star Pacesetters
"Just Du It" Duathlon
5K run * 17 Mile bike * 5K run
Contact Nancy - 956-428-8779 after 6:30 p.m.
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Mission Texas
I wanted to take the opportunity to advertise for our 2nd annual Legend of Poo Forest Halloween Ride. I will send you the official flier as it becomes available but for now please post the following add: The Mission Trails Club invites all valley mountain bikers to the 2nd annual Legend of Poo Forest Halloween Ride on Friday October 30th at 9:00pm.
Bring you lights and your mountain bikes. Guests will ride through a densely wooded area where ghosts, witches, vampires, werewolves, and all manner of tormented souls roam the Earth searching for the blood of the living! Join us if you dare!
Admission: $10.00 $5.00 discount for paid Cactus Cruzers
For more information contact Jaime Garza at missiontrails@ymail.com or go to www.missiontrails.org
Lisa Shampoe 3rd Annual Charity Event
Event: 5K, 10K and 2 Mile Run
Location: Event begins at Mission Hike and Bike Trail
Time: 10K begins at 7:30 am 5K begins at 9:00 am 2 miler begins at 10:00 am
Click Here for Entry Form and More Information
27th Annual Run For Your Heart
Turkey Trot 5-K/1-Mile Gobble Run-Walk
Fiesta Marathon Run McAllen