5 running, cycling, and walking events in Brownsville, Texas

The TSC Historic Run & Half Marathon invites runners and walkers of all levels to join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas Southmost College. Set against the backdrop of historic Fort Brown and the beautiful Rio Grande Valley. The TSC Historic Run & Half Marathon is a USATF Certified race, meaning our course is officially measured and meets national standards for accuracy. Your finish time will be recognized and eligible for submission to larger events that require certified results, including the Chevron Houston Marathon, Boston Marathon (for qualifying purposes where applicable), and other major races nationwide. Whether you're chasing a PR or building toward big goals, every mile you run with us counts.

Important Details

5k = 3.1 Miles

Half-Marathon = 13.1 Miles

2 Person, Half-Marathon Relay = Each Person Runs 6.55 Miles

March 9th 2026 – Deadline to register and ensure shirt giveaway

March 23rd 2026 – Registration cut off

March 27th – Packet Pick-Up

📍 Jacob Brown Auditorium Lobby

600 International Blvd.

Brownsville, TX 78520

TIME: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Runner Information

Runner Check-In

6:30 AM

Music, Stretching, giveaways

Half Marathon & 2 – person Half Marathon Relay Start

7:00 AM

5K Runners Start

7:15 AM

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MAY THE 4TH BE YOU!

H16 Visuals Presents "THE FORCE 5K- Run/Walk". Join us for a race that is out of this galaxy, and stay for photo ops, games, and Star Wars nerding that will turn your typical 5K into an all-out fun community experience!

$34.99 Registration Fee gets you:

1. Force5K Black Shirt (3xl, and 4xl have extra fee)

2. Force5K Race Bib (with pins)

3. Force5K Finishers Medal

4. Free Snacks & Waters

5. Star Wars Themed Items!

Deadline to register with shirt size preference is April 19th 2026

After you're registered- you will receive a conformation email within 24hours, detailing our packet pickup day and race reminders!

Thank you for participating in Brownsville Fire Department Run to the Rescue 5K run will begin at 7am and the 1 miler will begin at 07:07am on the day of the event. Thank you once again and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

Package pick up is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Brownsville Fire Station 9, 62 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526. Must register by 5/20/26 in order to guarantee tshirt size.

On-site late registrations for the one mile only, will be available with medal and shirt while supplies last. This event has a limited availability of 300 runners.

Event details and schedule

All profits from the Run to the Rescue run will be going to the Brownsville Fire Department Annual Christmas with the Fire Fighters toy drive. For more information regarding the 5K run or the toy drive, please contact Angie Cavazos via email at [email protected] or by phone at 956-551-6656.