Dye Hard Orange Walk/Run
Celebrate UTRGV 10 Years Strong with our Anniversary Walk/Run Event
This year marks a decade of Vaquero pride, and we're making this year extra special! 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.
10K Anniversary Run (7:00am)
This year marks a decade of Vaquero pride, and we're making this 10K run extra special! Join us for this timed race that honors our history and looks ahead to an exciting future. Lace up our shoes and be part of this milestone moment - let's make this anniversary run the best one yet!
5K (7:30am)
This is a five-kilometer, untimed event. Along the route, participants are doused with orange colored powder. Participants wear their white event t-shirt at the start of the race and finish the race plastered in color. We recommend wearing sunglasses and a bandana over your mouth and nose in our orange zones. This 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 extra towels or wipes.
1-Mile (8:00am)
This isn't about speed or competition, it's pure fun! This untimed, family-friendly walk/run is open to everyone and includes color stations.
Race Day:
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- UTRGV Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL)
- 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Parking available on southeast side of Clinical Education Building
Start Time(s):
- 10K - 7:00am
- 5K - 7:30am
- 1 Mile - 8:00am
Entry Fees :
- $25 - General Public
- $20 - UTRGV Faculty/Staff/Alumni
- $10 - *UTRGV Students
- Free - Ages 0-12
*FREE to any race, first 100 UTRGV students with a valid ID
Registration Includes:
- Event t-shirt to first 500 registered
Award Categories: First 500 will receive a finishers medal
- First 100 - 1-Mile
- First 200 - 5K
- First 200 - 10K
Register to be part of our Race 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!
