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.
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 6, 2027
- UTRGV Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL)
- 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Event parking available on southeast side of Clinical Education Building
Start Time(s):
- 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
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!
