Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K

OCT

2-4

2026

A fourth annual suicide awareness 5K in McAllen, Texas, offering an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K option. Proceeds support a counseling fund and the in-person race includes a custom medal, shirt eligibility, and chip timing.

2-4 Oct 2026

McAllen, Texas

Website

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Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K

The Samuel Shaer Suicide Awareness 5K is presented as the fourth annual event focused on suicide awareness and support for mental health. It takes place in McAllen, Texas, at Tres Lagos Boulevard and runs across an event window in early October 2026.

Distances offered:

5K (3.1 miles)
5K Virtual (3.1 miles)

Registration opens May 26, 2026, and closes on October 2, 2026. Fees listed are $25 for the in-person 5K and $30 for the virtual option. The virtual option allows participants to complete the 5K during the event dates and submit their time through the registration site.

Packet pick up is planned for Friday night, October 2, at Tres Lagos; exact time is to be determined. The in-person 5K includes a custom medal, and a custom shirt is provided to registrants who sign up before September 20, 2026. Race timing for the in-person event is chip based and handled by HogRacing Timing. All proceeds from the event are directed to a counseling fund that provides professional counseling services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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