

Tamales 5K Run
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- 1000 S. Ware Rd, McAllen, TX, 78541
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When and where is Tamales 5K Run?
Tamales 5K Run is on Saturday, December 19, 2026 in McAllen, Texas. The first event starts at 7:00 AM local time. Distances: Short and 5K. Current entry fees run $15 to $30 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Dec 19, 2026.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamalitos 1K | 1K | Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 AM | $15.00 until Dec 19, 2026 | Opens Oct 19, 2026 · Closes Dec 19, 2026 |
| 5K Run | 3.1 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:15 AM | $30.00 until Nov 30, 2026 | Opens Oct 19, 2026 · Closes Dec 19, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Tamales 5K Run
El propósito del 5K Tamales Run Toy Drive — It’s Back, 2nd Edition es reunir nuevamente a corredores, familias, empresas y miembros de nuestra comunidad en una celebración de salud, unión y generosidad.
Esta segunda edición marca el regreso de una tradición del Valle del Río Grande creada para demostrar que cada paso puede generar un impacto. A través de la recolección de juguetes nuevos y parte de los fondos recaudados, buscamos llevar regalos y alegría a niños de nuestra comunidad durante la temporada navideña.
Queremos que cada participante no solamente cruce una meta, sino que también ayude a crear una Navidad más feliz para un niño. Más que una carrera, es una oportunidad para correr con propósito, fortalecer a nuestra comunidad y recordar que juntos podemos llegar mucho más lejos.
The purpose of the 5K Tamales Run Toy Drive — It’s Back, 2nd Edition is to bring runners, families, businesses and community members together once again in a celebration of health, unity and generosity.
This second edition marks the return of a Rio Grande Valley tradition created to demonstrate that every step can make a meaningful difference. Through the collection of new toys and a portion of the proceeds, our goal is to bring gifts and joy to children in our community during the holiday season.
We want every participant to do more than cross a finish line—we want every runner to help create a happier Christmas for a child. More than a race, this is an opportunity to run with purpose, strengthen our community and remind everyone that together, we can go much farther.
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