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Escape the Zom-Bites 5K

Edinburg, TX

Sun, Aug 16, 2026

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When

Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Where

714 S. Raul Longoria, Edinburg TX

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

8099°F

dry

2024

8097°F

dry

2023

80105°F

dry

2022

7891°F

dry

2021

7895°F

dry

2020

7898°F

dry

2019

82105°F

dry

2018

81101°F

dry

2017

8399°F

dry

2016

7889°F

rain

Best months to race in Texas

Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 16

Partly cloudy · 78102°F

Sunday, Aug 16starts near 78°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 20 mph

About this race

Escape the Zom-Bites 5K

Date and Location

  • Date: August 16, 2026
  • Time: Please check the event schedule
  • Address: 714 S. Raul Longoria, Edinburg, TX
  • Event URL: Escape the Zom-Bites 5K

Race Description

  • Zombie Survival Challenge: Do you think you can survive the zombie apocalypse?
  • Lives System: Every runner starts with 3 lives: you'll encounter Zombie Zones where zombies will be waiting to attack.
  • Tagged by Zombies: If you’re tagged by a zombie, you must stop so they can mark off one of your lives on your bib.
  • Safe Areas: Zombies can only tag runners inside the Zombie Zones, so use the safe areas wisely and make your escape.

Life Status

  • 3 lives remaining: SURVIVOR
  • 1-2 lives remaining: ESCAPEE
  • 0 lives remaining: INFECTED
  • Finisher Medal: Every participant who crosses the finish line will receive a custom race medal.

Support for Kidd

  • Dedication: This 5K is dedicated to Kidd, our 1-year-old deaf boxer diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia.
  • Medical Challenges: Despite numerous medical challenges, Kidd continues to show joyful spirit and determination.
  • Surgery Costs: Kidd is scheduled for a major right hip surgery costing $10,250.
  • Goal of the Race: Help offset the cost of Kidd's surgery and recovery to provide him a better life.

Thank You

Thank you for joining us in supporting Kidd’s journey. Together, we can help him take his next steps with strength and hope.

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