Harlon Block 10K

APR

11

2026

This community event in Weslaco honors local hero Harlon Block, a Marine flag raiser at Iwo Jima. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile run, with proceeds supporting a memorial statue. The day includes a vendor market and live music for a full celebration.

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Weslaco, Texas

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Harlon Block 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile is a community event held in Weslaco, Texas, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event honors the life and service of Harlon Block, a Weslaco native and U.S. Marine who was one of the six flag raisers at Iwo Jima during World War II.

Event Details

The event features three race distances: 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. A portion of the proceeds will go toward funding the Harlon Block Memorial Statue. In addition to the races, there will be a local vendor market, live music entertainment by River Rock 7, and family-friendly activities.

Registration and Awards

10K - $40 ($35 for Military/First Responders)
5K - $30 ($25 for Military/First Responders)
1 Mile - $15

Registration for all events ends on April 3, 2026. The 10K and 5K races are chip-timed, with age group awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for males and females in several categories. A team discount is available for groups of 10 or more participants. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations by noon on February 27, 2026.

The event address is 1020 W. 18th Street, Weslaco, TX 78596. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km

1 Mile