In 69 days · Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Where
1000 N. Texas Ave, Mercedes TX
Distances
5K
Typical weather
67–86°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
78–96°F
dry
2024
68–89°F
dry
2023
78–94°F
dry
2022
66–82°F
rain
2021
75–93°F
dry
2020
69–91°F
dry
2019
55–76°F
rain
2018
61–78°F
dry
2017
57–79°F
dry
2016
70–86°F
dry
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About this race
RACE INFO
- BOOT RUN: This is a 5K run for ages 11 & over. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Boots not required.
- KICKS RUN: This is a 1K run for ages 10 & under only. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Boots not required.
- BULL RUN FUN RUN: No bibs and no clock, just boots! This is a 1K run or walk...for FUN! Just wear your favorite cowboy boots! Best pair of boots wins a prize! No separate division awards and no clock.
Check out the Race Map.
BOOT RUN & KICKS RUN AGE DIVISIONS
Men's & Ladies (both 5K & 1K races)
- 10 & Under: for 1K Kicks Run only
- 11-17 yrs: 5K Boot Run only
- 18-29 yrs: 5K Boot Run only
- 30-39 yrs: 5K Boot Run only
- 40-49 yrs: 5K Boot Run only
- 50-59 yrs: 5K Boot Run only
- 60+: 5K Boot Run only
BULL RUN FUN RUN DIVISION
No gender/age divisions. This is just for FUN!
AWARDS & PRIZES
Boot Run & Kicks Run Awards: Finisher Medals & 1st - 3rd in each Race Division
IMPORTANT DATES
- Aug 1-31: Early Bird Registration (includes a FREE tshirt)
- Sep 1-30: Regular Registration
- Oct 1-18: Late Registration
- Oct 19-23: Race Week Registration
- Oct 24: Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only)
- Oct 25: Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only)
- Oct 25: Race Day
RACE DAY INFO (SUNDAY, OCT 25, 2026)
- 7:00-7:30am: Late Registration (Onsite)
- 8:00am: Boot Run Race Begins
- 8:10am: Kicks Run & Bull Run Race Begins
- +/-11:00am: Awards
Course map
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