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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.
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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.
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