La Cruda Run
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La Cruda 5K & 1 Mile : Old Town Helotes
La Cruda is a New Year running event held in Old Town Helotes on January 1, 2027. The event offers two distances:
- 5K
- 1 mile
Location: 14391 Old Bandera Rd., Helotes, TX 78023.
Awards are given for Overall Male and Female, Overall Masters (40+) Male and Female, and for the top three in these age groups: 1-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Finisher medals are awarded to the first 1500 finishers. The event field is limited to 1500 participants.
Registration pricing is tiered: $35 until April 30, 2026; $40 from May 1 until October 31, 2026; $45 from November 1, 2026 until packet pick-up on December 26, 2026; and $50 from December 26, 2026 until race day. Children ages 4 to 11 register for $10 with a shirt available for an additional $10; children 3 and under are free with a paid adult. Gender specific tech shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by midnight December 15, 2026.
Packet pick-up is scheduled for December 26, 2026 and also on the morning of the event. The event policy states no refunds for personal decisions not to attend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
