Salute the Troops 5K Run/ Walk - TX

Salute the Troops 5K Run/Walk is set for November 8, 2026 in McAllen, Texas, and the schedule holds a single event: a 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 7:30 a.m., open to runners and walkers alike.

Road 5Ks like this one are the easiest entry point in the sport. Walkers can cover 3.1 miles at a conversational pace, while runners treating it as a time trial get an honest read on their fitness in under half an hour. If this is your first bib, aim for three runs a week over six to eight weeks, mixing easy miles with a few short pickups, and rehearse the pace you plan to hold. If you are deeper into a training block, slot the early start in as your hard session of the week and add twenty easy minutes afterward to round out the day.