# Boot Run 5K - RGVLS Champs for Champions - **When:** Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 1000 N. Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX, 78570 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-195391-boot-run-5k-rgvls-champs-for-champions ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mercedes/RGVLSBootRun5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description RACE INFO BOOT RUN - This is a 5K run for ages 11 & over. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Boots not required. KICKS RUN - This is a 1K run for ages 10 & under only. Gender/Age Divisions apply to this race. Run or walk, but the clock is running. Boots not required. BULL RUN FUN RUN - No bibs and no clock, just boots! This is a 1K run or walk...for FUN! Just wear your favorite cowboy boots! Best pair of boots wins a prize! No separate division awards and no clock. Check out the Race Map.  BOOT RUN & KICKS RUN AGE DIVISIONS Men's & Ladies (both 5K & 1K races) Age Divisions (age on Race Day) 10 & Under (for 1K Kicks Run only) 11-17 yrs (5K Boot Run only) 18-29 yrs (5K Boot Run only) 30-39 yrs (5K Boot Run only) 40-49 yrs (5K Boot Run only) 50-59 yrs (5K Boot Run only) 60+ (5K Boot Run only) BULL RUN FUN RUN DIVISION No gender/age divisions. This is just for FUN! AWARDS & PRIZES Boot Run & Kicks Run Awards:  Finisher Medals & 1st - 3rd in each Race Division IMPORTANT DATES Aug 1-31 - Ealy Bird Registration (includes a FREE tshirt) Sep 1-30 - Regular Registration Oct 1-18 - Late Registration Oct 19-23 - Race Week Registration Oct 24 - Packet Pick 5-8pm (Pre-Registered Runners Only) Oct 25 - Late Registration (7-7:30am onsite only) Oct 25 - Race Day RACE DAY INFO (SUNDAY, OCT 25, 2026) 7:00-7:30am Late Registration (Onsite) 8:00am Boot Run Race Begins 8:10am Kicks Run & Bull Run Race Begins +/-11:00am Awards --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-195391-boot-run-5k-rgvls-champs-for-champions](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195391-boot-run-5k-rgvls-champs-for-champions) — data from Run This (runthis.run).