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Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions

Date:
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
1000 N. Texas Ave
Mercedes, Texas
78570
United States
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Links:
rgvls.com Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
1k 5k Run

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.

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BOOT RUN & KICKS RUN AGE DIVISIONS

Men's & Ladies (both 5K & 1K races)

Age Divisions (age on Race Day)

  • 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

Dec 1 - Registration Opens

Dec 31 - Ealy Bird Registration Closes

Jan 31 - Regular Registration Closes

Feb 15 - Late Registration Closes

Feb 19 - Race Week Registration Closes

Feb 20 - Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only)

Feb 21 - Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only)

Feb 21 - Race Day

RACE DAY INFO (SATURDAY, FEB 21, 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

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