Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mcallen, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 2, 20267:30 PM | $25 | – |
| 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 2, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 7:24 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:30 PM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Tres Lago Blvd., Mcallen, TX 78504
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 (3 years)Aggregated from official results (HogRacing) for Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:32 or better, the top quarter in 30:35, and half the field in 39:08; the last tenth came in after 55:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:04 | 17:53 |
| 20-29 | 23:19 | 19:50 |
| 30-39 | 24:54 | 19:16 |
| 40-49 | 25:59 | 22:20 |
| 50-59 | 31:34 | 27:35 |
| 60-69 | 41:43 | 30:49 |
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
Up 47 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 378 to 556 finishers, and the median time dropped from 45:27 to 39:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 556 (+46%) | 39:08 | under 24:32 | 16:52 |
| 2024 | 380 (+1%) | 41:56 | under 27:07 | 19:13 |
| 2023 | 378 | 45:27 | under 26:36 | 17:09 |
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 30:35, 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 2 the day usually runs from 73°F at dawn to 91°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 97°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
- Tres Lago Blvd., Mcallen, TX 78504Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K?
- Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $25, entry is about 29 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 556 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 39:08 and the winner ran 16:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Tres Lago Blvd., Mcallen, TX 78504.
From the organizers
Stay; You’re not alone.
Welcome to the 4th Annual Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K! Today, we gather to remember and honor the life of Samuel Shaer, a courageous individual who fought a battle within his mind and sadly lost his life on May 11, 2023. This event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health and the urgent need to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
All proceeds raised during this event will be dedicated to the counseling fund, a vital resource that provides professional counseling services to those in need. By contributing, you directly support the individuals and families who are grappling with mental health challenges.
Race Date: October 2, 2026 @ 7:30 P.M.