1801 Native Land Design, Mission TX
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
🍋🏃♂️ THE VALLEY LEMON RUN 5K & 1 MILE 🏃♀️🍋 — When life gives you lemons… RUN WITH THEM!
March 21, 2026 – Mission Hike & Bike Trails, Mission, TX
Get ready for a fun, fresh, and high-energy race experience at The Valley Lemon Run 5K & 1 Mile! This citrus-themed event is all about movement, community, and squeezing every drop of fun out of race day. Whether you’re racing hard or cruising easy, this run is guaranteed to be refreshing and unforgettable 🍋✨
🍋 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
📍 Location: Mission Hike & Bike Trails
Mission, TX
🏃♂️ 5K Run: 8:00 a.m.
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:10 a.m.
🌅 Arrival Recommendation: Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. (no later) to allow time for parking, stretching, and warmup.
🍹 Yes, we will have LEMONADE!
💲 Registration Fees
5K Run: $30
1 Mile Run/Walk: $15
👕 Shirt Size Deadline: March 6th
(After this date, shirt Sizes are available at a first come first serve basis at packet pickup)
📦 Packet Pickup
📍 Location: Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W J, McAllen, TX 78504
🗓️ When: Friday, March 20th
⏰ Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Packet pickup is for all registered participants — both 5K & 1 Mile — to pick up bibs and shirts.
🍋 What’s Included:
⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results (5K only)
🏅 Finisher Medals for all 5K and 1 Mile participants
👕 Race Shirt (included with 5K; optional add-on for 1 Mile)
🍹 Fresh Lemonade, Hydration Station & Fresh Fruit
🎶 DJ Music & High-Energy Vibes
📸 Free Race Photos
🎈 Inflatable Arch – Start/Finish Line
🍋 Lemon-Themed Photo Area
🛍️ Local Vendor Booths
🏆 Age Group Awards – 5K Run
Top Male & Female in these age groups:
12 & under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
🏅 Overall Top Male & Female Awards
🍋 Join the Fun!
Whether you’re chasing a PR, running with friends, or just here for the vibes, The Valley Lemon Run is the perfect way to kick off your spring season. Come run, walk, smile, and celebrate community — one lemon-filled mile at a time 🍋💛
🍋✨ THE VALLEY LEMON RUN 5K & 1 MILE — When life gives you lemons, RUN! ✨🏃♂️🏅
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