Tex Mex 5K Race for Open Space
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Tex Mex 5K Race for Open Space 2026
The Tex Mex 5K Race for Open Space is the 36th annual edition, held in North Wales, Pennsylvania on June 24, 2026. The event takes place at 201 East Walnut Street and raises funds for Wissahickon Trails, which has received over one million dollars to support open space, clean water, and trails. The race has also contributed thousands of dollars to the North Wales Police Department, North Penn Volunteer Department, Green Initiatives within North Wales Borough, and Volunteer Medical Emergency Services Lansdale.
Registration fees are tiered: $50 through May 4, 2026 with a guaranteed short-sleeve tech t-shirt, $55 from May 5 through June 12, 2026, and $60 beginning June 13, 2026. All registration fees are non-refundable. Registered participants receive a digital race finish photo, the Tex Mex Connection dinner, and one margarita or craft beer for participants age 21 and older; the short-sleeve tech t-shirt is included only for registrations completed by May 4.
Packet pickup is at Tex Mex Connection, 201 E Walnut St, North Wales, PA 19454, near the white tent. Pickup times are Tuesday, June 23 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM to 6:55 PM. A post-race party features a live band, the same meal options, and one beverage for adults 21 and older.
Fundraising participants who donate or raise $150 receive VIP Green Ribbon Tent seating with table seating, buffet dinner, a frozen margarita bar and craft beer, a photo booth, and private port-a-potties. Awards include gift certificates for overall male and female winners, a masters division prize for age 40 and older, and top-three prizes by five-year age groups from 15 and under through 70 plus. Volunteer perks include the event dinner, one beverage for adults 21 and older, and a $10 gift certificate to Tex Mex Connection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
