Purple Stride 5k

PURPLE STRIDE 5K

RUNNING FOR HOPE. STRIDING FOR A CAUSE. 

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Tres Lagos | 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen, Texas

A Morning That Matters

Join Hot Moms Run Club RGV & Moms In Motion for the inaugural Purple Stride 5K, a community race benefiting epilepsy awareness during National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Created in honor of Eliam and his family who are navigating life with Dravet syndrome, Purple Stride brings together runners, walkers, families, and local businesses to celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and support children and families affected by epilepsy.

Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply walking alongside loved ones, every step helps spread hope.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen, Texas

5K Start: 8:00 a.m.

Arrival Time: 7:30 a.m.

Please arrive early for parking, warm-up, and pre-race announcements.

REGISTRATION

5K: $30 | 1 MILE: $15 

5K Registration Includes:

Official Race Shirt

Custom Finisher Medal

Chip Timing & Live Results

Finish Line Celebration

Race Shirt Deadline: October 17, 2026

Participants registering after this date will receive shirts while supplies last. 

PACKET PICKUP 

Valley Running Co. 

1701 Dove Ave W J, McAllen, TX 78504

Friday, November 6, 2026

3 PM – 7:00 PM

Your 5K packet includes:

• Race Bib

• Official Event Shirt

• Participant Information

RACE EXPERIENCE

Every 5K registration includes access to a memorable race morning featuring:

Premium Finisher Medal

Soft-Style Official Race Shirt

Professionally Chip Timed Results

Live Music

Finish Line Celebration

Community Wellness Vendors

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

AWARDS

Top 3 Overall Non-Binary

Top Overall Male

Top Overall Female

Age Group Awards

13 & Under

14–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70+

Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each division will receive an award.

MORE THAN A RACE

Purple Stride was created to honor children and families navigating epilepsy every single day.

For Eliam and thousands of others living with Dravet syndrome and epilepsy, every seizure tells a story of resilience, courage, and unwavering hope.

By participating, you're helping build awareness, strengthen our community, and supporting a local family.

Because every child deserves a future filled with possibility.

TOGETHER WE STRIDE.