Special Events
University Recreation in collaboration with School of Podiatric Medicine and Human Resources Employee Wellness invites you to participate in:
Dye Hard Orange 5K | Saturday, February 8, 2025
Celebrate UTRGV spirit, tradition, and wellness in this exciting, color-filled event. This family friendly event welcomes all ages, so bring everyone along to show your Vaquero spirit and support our traditions.
The Dye Hard Orange 5K is a five-kilometer, untimed event. Along the route, participants are doused with orange colored powder. Participants wear their white event tee at the start of the race and finish the race plastered in color. We recommend wearing sunglasses or goggles, and a bandana over your mouth and nose in the orange zones. The race is for everyone – first timers to seasoned athletes, with no winners or official time. Please note it may get a bit messy after the race, so bring some extra towels or wipes.
Race Day
- Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Race begins at 8:00am
- Race day registration will be available 7:00am - 7:30am
- UTRGV Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL)
- 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
Packet Pick Up
- Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- UTRGV Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL)
- 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Friday, February 7, 2025, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Harlingen Convention Center
- 701 Harlingen Heights Dr., Harlingen, TX 78552
- Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:00am - 7:30am
- UTRGV Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL)
- 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
Regisistration Includes:
- Dye Hard Orange 5k T-shirt to first:
- 150 registered UTRGV Students
- 50 UTRGV Faculty/Staff
- 50 UTRGV Alumni
- 50 General Public
- Medals (first 300 finishers)
Register to be part of our 5K Support Team:
We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and friendly individuals who are interested in helping us create a memorable experience for participants.
What you'll do:
- Cheer on runners at various stations and make sure they're having a blast
- Direct participants along the route and watch for safety hazards
- Help with Set-up and Clean-up
- Distribute color powder to splash runners
- Hand out water to participants
What's in it for you?
- Experience the joy of supporting others while being part of a high-energy, colorful event
- Community service hours
- The opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, make friends, and have fun!
