2026 South Padre Island Muzicians Run 5k/10k

SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24, 2026... IT'S NOT A RUN, IT'S AN EXPERINCE!

Many Distances. One Finish Line Celebration! Inclusive sizing XS - 5XL and every participant earns a 5” finisher medal & swag.

The South Padre Island Muzicians Run 5k/10k is making running fun by infusing the course with LIVE Mariachis along the course about every half mile and rewarding participants with tacos, beer & margaritas at the finish!

 

Everyone is invited to participate in this fun run/walk... from speed demons, casual runners and even walkers, enjoy the music! You'll get AWESOME swag/perks like no other race followed by a Mariachi After Party! OUR 5k/10K WILL NOW WILL BE A TIMED CHIPPED EVENT! PLUS this year it's on Dia De Los Muertos so that is part of theme too!

 

This is what you get:

• Run entry (5k & 10k options are NOW TIMED CHIPPED RUN/WALKS)
• A beer or margarita in a logoed cup to wash down a taco!
• A large 5" Finisher's Medal
• A sweet mariachi design tek tee
• Loads of entertainment with live muzicians performing about every 1/2 mile along the South Padre Island sidewalk & asphalt course
• Commemorative running bib & event decal
• Drawstring bags to first 500 at packet pickup

Event details and schedule

SATURDAY EVENING, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24, 2026

Mariachis, Mariachis, Mariachis... plus tacos and drinks after!  Are you ready to run with LIVE ENTERTAINMENT? The event and the start/finish of the run/walk takes place at the Beach  Waterpark (previously named Schlitterbahn Waterpark South Padre Island located) at 33261 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, Texas 78597

 

REGISTRATION

CURRENT PRICING SCHEDULE

February 2026

5K:  $36 / 10K: $46/   1Mile: $35 

 

03/01/26 thru 04/30/2026

5K: $39 / 10K: $49  /  1Mile: $35

 

05/01/26 thru 07/31/2026

5K: $44 / 10K: $54  /  1Mile: $35

 

08/01/26 thru 09/30/2026

5K: $49 / 10K: $59  /  1Mile: $37

 

10/01/26 thru 10/23/2026

5K: $54 / 10K: $64  /  1Mile: $39

 

Race Day  10/24/2026

(if not sold out)

5K & 10K: $69  /  1Mile: $45

*Pricing subject to change

 

*Register prior to October 3rd to guarantee your shirt size 

 

*Online registration through October 22, 2026 and race day registration is subject to change if registrations reach sold out cap levels.

 

* Refund Policy: There are NO REFUNDS on registrations; once you register, you are registered.  We understand that things can change, but please understand that it takes time to address all transfers and TRANFERS will incur a $10 charge.  If in the event that we are not able to physically hold the SPI Muzicians Run as originally planned due to government mandate or situation affecting public health, the event may automatically be turned into a virtual run or postponed to a later date by the guidance of the City of South Padre Island. 

 

* An Active.com $10 fee will apply to category changes and transfers. Changes can only be made through October 17, 2026.

 

VIRTUAL RUN – Available for Contiguous U.S. addresses ONLY. Virtual race participants may complete the race at any time and no documentation of completion is required (but we’ would love to see pictures of you). Virtual packet will be mailed to you via USPS the week of or the week after the race and will include race shirt, decal, race bib and finisher medal.

 

WHAT YOU GET!

 

• Run entry (5k & 10k options are TIMED CHIPPED RUN/WALKS)
• Mariachis and Muzicians/Live Entertainment playing  along the course
• Men/Unisex mariachi design tek shirt
• 5 Inch Finisher's medal
• Commemorative run bib
• Commemorative run decal
• Logo-ed plastic cup/pint
• Free margarita or beer and a taco (redeemed on premises) 
• Drawstring bags to first 500 at packet pickup

 

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

All activities are hosted at Beach Waterpark (previously named Schlitterbahn Waterpark South Padre Island) on Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:30 am to 4:30 pm - Expo, Packet Pick-Up & Same Day Registration

4:50 pm - Announcements & National Anthem

5:00 pm - 5k/10k/1Mile Start Time (start times are subject to be staggered by a few minutes)

5:30/5:45 pm - After Race Party Begins

6:30 pm (approx) - Awards 

5:30/5:45 pm to 7:30 pm - Mariachi After Party

* Start times are subject to change, keep an eye out for emails and website & facebook updates

 

EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP

Pick up your race packet and shop... hang out and have fun with your family & friends! SPI Muzicians Run 5k/10k will have an Expo prior to the race, in which all participants must visit to pick up their race packets. Free and open to the public, this expo features fitness apparel and we hope from various vendors and sponsors. Packet Pick-up will take place the day of the run, Saturday 10/24 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm under La Palapa at the Beach Waterpark located at 33261 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597.  Various exhibitors may stay on site during the race and the after party until 7:30 pm.

 

By the Tuesday or Wednesday the week-of the Run, we will confirm when and where if we can once again have an Early Packet Pick-Up on Friday night.

 

HOTEL SPECIALS

Updated hotel partner info coming soon!  Check our website for updates. 

 

PARKING

Beach Waterpark offers FREE parking!

Although there is ample parking at Beach Waterpark along with available overflow areas, parking is at a first come, first serve; please plan ahead and arrive EARLY for Packet Pickup and enjoy the Expo.

 

SPI MUZICIANS RUN 1 Mile, 5K & 10K COURSES

This is a fun run with flat out-and-back courses that start about one hour before sunset. This sets the perfect scenario to enjoy the start of a South Padre Island sunset and muzicians/live entertainment set along the route. There will be CUP-LESS water stops along the route (see information below for more details).

The courses have a loose open time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Go fast if you’d like but we welcome you to slow down and enjoy the music along the route. We’d love to see your selfies with the mariachis; post them to facebook and instagram!

 

RUN IT or WALK IT!

We love our walkers and since our routes will be open for 1 hour & 45 minutes, this is the perfect race for those wanting to do their FIRST 5k. For 10k participants, please make sure you can average a less than 16:00 minutes per mile. 10k runners/walkers MUST reach the 1.55 mile marker within 26 minutes of the run start in order to be allowed to continue on the 10k course. This is for safety and to make sure that all participants can complete within 1 hour & 45 minutes. There will be a sag vehicle on the course to pick up or move up any participants that do not meet the course time limits.

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Historically… the average temperatures for this date are cloudy with a low of 70ºs and a high in the 80’s. Wear your usually or favorite running apparel if you’d like… OR wear a costume!

Even though this is a timed even, it's a FUN RUN so we welcome themed costumes like mariachi outfits, Mexican dresses, folklorico dresses, zarapes, sugar skulls, ponchos, luchador outfits, tequila bandito outfits, piñata costumes or anything else music related.

If you wear a costume, make sure you do so safely. Don’t forget to a wear a rash guard if needed, after all you will be running.

During the timed awards, we will do a costume contest at the after party!

 

AWARDS

This is a music fueled fun run so we do encourage people to enjoy the course. For our speed racers, we are NOW a chip timed run with Age Group Awards and Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Female and Male categories in both the 5K and 10k! Recognitions and awards will be given and announced at approximately 6:30pm.

 

PRE-PURCHASED MERCHANDISE

IF any Items that have been pre-ordered during the registration process must be picked up when race packets are picked up at the expo. Unless you preemptively purchased a Virtual Run, we will be unable to mail any of these items after the event.

 

MUZICIANS AFTER PARTY

After the run is the after-party concert! Continue the fun by enjoying your free taco and margarita or beer while listening to the awesome music of local entertainment. Beach Waterpark may have additional food and beverage options available for purchase and several of our expo exhibitors will be sticking around for the after party too!

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, RULES, FAQ & TIPS

- Register early to save money and share with your friends and family to tell them about the event and early pricing!

 

- This is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. Safety of the participants, volunteers, crew, staff, sponsors, and everyone involved is vital, that said the run will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather that local authorities deem too dangerous in the area the run start may be delayed or postponed. If in the event that we are not able to physically hold the SPI Muzicians Run as originally planned due to government mandate or situation affecting public health, the event may automatically be turned into a virtual run or postponed to a later date by the guidance of the City of South Padre Island. 

 

- This event is a sun-downer and will start approximately 1 hour & 40 minutes to sunset. The course is open for 1 hour & 45 minutes, a sweeper vehicle will pick you up past 6:45pm to prevent runners & walker at night. 

 

- As with most events, there is a no refund policy on entries or additional purchases made. There are no refunds or deferrals, once you register, you are registered. In the event that we are not able to physically hold the SPI Muzicians Run as originally planned due to government mandate or situation affecting public health, the event may automatically be turned into a virtual run or postponed to a later date by the guidance of the City of South Padre Island.

 

- You can manage your registration by logging in to your active.com account. Fees may apply to any changes made to your registration. Standard fees for changes are $10 and can only be made through 10/17/26.

 

- Come early to the packet pick-up expo to get your stuff. There will be lots to see and enjoy. Positive ID will be required to pick-up your race packet and race number bib. For quicker check-in, bring a printout of your confirmation email with QR code or be able to show your QR on your phone.

 

- Arrive earlier than you think you need to for the run

 

- This is a CUP-LESS run. To reduce waste and littering, we will NOT be using those tiny paper cups at our water stops. Bring your own cup or water bottle. There will be at least two water refill stations along the routes and will be located at mariachi/music locations.

 

- From 05/01/2026 to 10/10/2026, we offer TEAM discounts to running/walking/fitness clubs who will promote the race to its membership database and/or corporate groups and teams of SIX or more participants. Email us at [email protected] to get started. Team discounts ARE NOT VALID towards Express Registrations NOR can they be combined with any other promo codes or discounts NOR Team registrations made prior to 05/01/2025.

 

- Beach Waterpark may have various food and drink concession options during the packet pickup, during the race and after the race. Drink responsibly, after your free margarita or beer, there will be plenty of options to purchase from the Beach Park at Isla Blanca. Bring your ID to legally be served alcohol.

 

- Kids are welcome to attend the after party; we hope to create a family friendly environment for all to enjoy our event

 

- Strollers are welcome for those participating in the 1 Mile and 5k ONLY and we ask that those participating with strollers start towards the back of the pack

 

- Only service animals are allowed in accordance with the ADA. No other dogs or pets of any kind unfortunately are not welcome (it an insurance thing).

 

- Family and friends who are not registered can come along to the expo and the after party for free.

 

- Don't be late, the starting line will only be open for 10 minutes after the official start of the race

 

- Make sure to run with a smile, this is a celebration! We’ll have several people taking pictures & video of the event. Participation in the event grants us permission to use images or video for legitimate event purposes.

 

- Event shirts will only be made available in UNISEX/MEN sizes XSMALL through 5XL. Our mariachi design requires a round neck, so we’ve chosen a unisex/men option for our moisture wicking tek shirts. Register prior to October 16th for best effort in guaranteeing your shirt size.

 

- Event shirts for registered individuals are based on requested sizes at the time of registration. At the Packet Pick-Up Expo shirts are distributed on a first come, first served basis, as available. Though we make every effort to have enough quantity of shirts on hand for in-person registration, it is not guaranteed. Your size may not be available if you register in-person at the Expo or register after the shirt guarantee date.

 

- Participants will sign their waiver when they register. Like with any other running event we want to remind participants that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and they should not enter and run unless they are medically able to do so and properly trained. Participants assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which they might have based on any of those and other risks typical found in running a road race.

 

- If we’ve missed or didn’t cover something, email us at [email protected] for more information