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Unleash Your Alpha 5k
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Location
- 201 N. 1st St., McAllen, TX, 78501
Jan 30 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Unleash Your Alpha 5k?
Unleash Your Alpha 5k is on Saturday, January 30, 2027 in McAllen, Texas. The first event starts at 7:15 AM local time. Distances: 1 Mile, 5K and fun run. Current entry fees run $10 to $25 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 30, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | 1 Miles | Jan 30, 2027, 7:15 AM | $10.00 until Jan 30, 2027 | Opens Nov 9, 2026 · Closes Jan 30, 2027 |
| 5K | 3 Miles | Jan 30, 2027, 7:45 AM | $25.00 until Jan 10, 2027 | Opens Nov 9, 2026 · Closes Jan 30, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Unleash Your Alpha 5k
The Unleash Your Alpha 5K is more than just a race. It’s an opportunity to bring our community together through fitness while making a difference in the lives of local children.
Through our Project Strong Start initiative, proceeds from this event will benefit two local elementary schools in the Rio Grande Valley, helping provide much-needed sports and physical education equipment such as footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, jump ropes, and other fitness essentials.
Our goal is to give students more opportunities to stay active, build confidence, develop teamwork, and discover the importance of a healthy lifestyle at a young age.
By bringing together the running, bodybuilding, and fitness communities, we’re not just promoting health and wellness. We’re investing in the next generation.
Two Schools. One Community. A Stronger Future.
Date: January 30, 2027
Location: Fireman's Park (201 N. 1st St. McAllen Tx 78501)
Time: 1 mile - 7:15 a.m., 5k - 7:45 a.m.
Price: 5k - $25, 1 mile - $10 (Price increase January 11th)
Shirt Deadline: January 11, 2027
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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