Cinco De Mayo Run: Against All Odds HOUSTON

Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed), Houston TX

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

🌶️ Run Against All Odds: Cinco de Mayo Run! 🌟

This Cinco de Mayo, challenge yourself and celebrate resilience, community, and culture with the Cinco de Mayo Run Against All Odds! Whether you’re running for fun or for fitness, this event is all about pushing limits and embracing the spirit of overcoming obstacles—just like the holiday itself!

📋 Overview

Fast Sell-Out: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
Virtual Option: If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
Inclusive: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
Supportive Environment: There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

⏱️ Timing

Optional Timing: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
Coordinator Assistance: You can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
No Timing Chips: This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals!

🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)

Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
Finisher's Towel: Or Giveaway!
Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement!
Digital Training Pack: Receive support with online resources.
Online Results: Certificate of Completion available.
Local Running Clubs: Invitation to join one of our Local Running Clubs.

📦 Packet Pickup

No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
Direct Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address (Please provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number).
Race Bibs: Provided on race day.

🗓️ Race Updates

Email Notification: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Last Minute Registration: Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt.

🕘 Wave Times

Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM
Late Runners: Can run upon arrival (Coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

🏃‍♀️ Virtual Run Option

Training Pack: Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.
Tracking: Virtual runs can be done anytime and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional).

✨ Race Bundle

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

🤝 Sponsorships & Promoting your Business

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events

🌟 Team Glo Volunteers

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

❤️ Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com. Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we’ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)