On October 10, 2026, runners will gather at The Water's Edge Park for an inspiring morning of community spirit and athletic endeavor. Registration opens early on race day with packet pickup available from Fleet Feet Sports located at 1412 Airline Road on October 9th between 11am and 5:45pm. The event offers a choice of distances to suit all levels, including a scenic 1K run starting promptly at 7:30am. A bit further into the morning, participants can join the more challenging 5K or 10K races that begin at 7:45am. Each course winds through The Water's Edge Park, showcasing its picturesque waterfront views and lush greenery. Early registrants will receive a special finisher medal along with their race entry confirmation as part of an exclusive offer for the first 450 participants to sign up by September 25th. Virtual runners are also invited to join in from anywhere around the world; all they need to do is complete their chosen distance between registration and October 10, ensuring that no one misses out on this unique opportunity. The Coastal Bend Blood Center, a dedicated nonprofit organization founded in 1969, hosts this event as its sole annual fundraiser. Their mission is clear: to provide safe blood supplies for the community across ten counties including Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio. Participants can look forward to an atmosphere filled with camaraderie as they contribute their efforts towards a worthy cause. For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Ashley Ramirez at 361-549-9061 or via email at aramirez@coastalbendbloodcenter.org. The event promises not just an athletic challenge but also the chance to make a significant difference in your community by supporting vital blood services.
Races Offered
10K
Oct 10, 2026
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$30.00
10K Virtual Run
Oct 10, 2026
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$40.00
1K Run (10 & Under)
Oct 10, 2026
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$15.00
5K Run (17 & Under)
Oct 10, 2026
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$20.00
5K Run (18 & Over)
Oct 10, 2026
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$25.00
5K Virtual Run
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$35.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Corpus Christi.
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22.0° / 28.4°
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22.9° / 29.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 7m
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Avg rainfall
1.3 mm
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Avg wind speed
14.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Very high
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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Humidity
72.9%
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Sunrise
07:30
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Sunset
18:59
About Corpus Christi
Learn more about the host city, Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself, it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".
