Dobie Dash 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mcallen, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | Other | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 1K with Shirt | Other | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:45 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1K: $10 until Oct 17.
- 5K: $20 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Mcallen runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 1K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2700 S. Ware Rd., Mcallen, TX 78503
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (HogRacing) for Dobie Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dobie Dash?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:28 or better, the top quarter in 30:06, and half the field in 36:31; the last tenth came in after 50:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:19 | 22:32 |
| 20-29 | 33:01 | 26:54 |
| 30-39 | 29:17 | 29:57 |
| 40-49 | 34:06 | 30:47 |
| 50-59 | 45:17 | 49:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Dobie Dash 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 102 to 106 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:25 to 36:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 (+4%) | 36:31 | under 26:28 | 20:35 |
| 2023 | 102 | 44:25 | under 28:14 | 19:23 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:06, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 91°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 95°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2700 S. Ware Rd., Mcallen, TX 78503Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Dobie Dash?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 106 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:31 and the winner ran 20:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:06, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2700 S. Ware Rd., Mcallen, TX 78503.
From the organizers
Dia De Los Dobies 5k
Join us as we run, walk, and celebrate community, culture, and fitness — all while supporting our BMS Athletic Department!
Dress up in your brightest colors, paint those sugar skulls, and bring your energy for a morning full of fun and togetherness 💀✨
Every step helps our student-athletes keep chasing their dreams — and every smile keeps the community spirit alive!
Dorothea Brown Middle School would like to welcome our RGV community to our Dia De Los Dobies 5k! We invite EVERYONE to come out and support our Dobie family in our mission to promote health, wellness & community!
📍Location: Brown Middle School (2700 S Ware Rd, McAllen Tx 78503)