The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the highly anticipated 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, March 9, at 7:45 a.m. This year’s event will feature a 10K, a Half-Marathon, and a Two-Person Relay.

Runners have until March 6 to register and be part of this exciting race. Entry fees are $50 per person for the Half-Marathon, $25 per person for the 10K, and $50 per team for the Two-Person Relay. A $10 discount is available for first responders and veterans.

The race will begin at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department (315 Mark S. Peña Drive) and take participants through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Municipal Park, the Jackson Road Hike & Bike Trail, UTRGV, McIntyre Promenade, and the County Courthouse.

Packet pickup will be available at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department on March 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on race day, March 9, from 6 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.

Don’t miss this inspiring event as Edinburg honors its hometown heroes and celebrates the spirit of community, resilience, and perseverance. Register online at cityofedinburg.com/active_edinburg/.