Thankful For Jesus 5K and 1 Mile fun run

Thankful For Jesus 5K and 1 Mile fun run takes place in Weslaco, Texas, on November 7, 2026. The 5K goes off first at 7:00 a.m., followed by the one-mile fun run at 7:30 a.m. A 7:00 a.m. start in the Rio Grande Valley is a deliberate choice, and it means you will be finished and cooling down while most of the day is still ahead of you.

The half-hour gap between the two starts is convenient: run the 5K hard, then jog the mile with a child or a friend as a warm-down. For the 3.1 miles themselves, four to six weeks of three or four runs a week is a realistic build, with one session of shorter, faster repeats if you care about the clock. Get to the start with time for a proper warm-up, since an early race leaves the body stiff.