We are excited to announce our Dye Hard Orange 5K Color Fun Run/Walk! Join us in promoting wellness, UTRGV spirit, tradition, and pride. The Dye Hard Orange 5K is a five-kilometer, untimed event. Along the route, participants are doused with orange colored powder. Participants wear their white event tee at the start of the race and finish the race plastered in color. We recommend wearing sunglasses or goggles, and a bandana over your mouth and nose in the orange zones. The race is for everyone – first timers to seasoned athletes, with no winners or official time. Race supports Vaqueros living an active lifestyle. Please note it may get a bit messy after the race, so bring some extra towels or wipes. 

Register HERE! 

Race Day 

Saturday, February 8, 2025 

Race begins at 8:00am 

Race day registration will be available between 7:00 - 7:30am 

Clinical Education Building (HCEBL) 

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 

Packet Pick Up 

Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:00pm - 5:00pm 

Clinical Education Building (HCEBL) 

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 

Friday, February 7, 2025, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Harlingen Convention Center

701 Harlingen Heights Dr., Harlingen, TX 78552

Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:00am - 7:30am 

Clinical Education Building (HCEBL) 

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 

Registration includes: 

Dye Hard Orange 5k T-shirt to first:

 - 150 registered UTRGV Students

 - 50 UTRGV Fac/Staff

 - 50 UTRGV Alumni

 - 50 General Public

Medals (first 300 finishers) 

Register to be part of our 5K Support Team:

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and friendly individuals who are interested in helping us create a memorable experience for participants.

What' you'll do:

• Cheer on runners at various stations and make sure they're having a blast
• Direct participants along the route and watch for safety hazards
• Help with Set-up and Clean-up
• Distribute color powder to splash runners
• Hand out water to participants

What's in it for you?

• Experience the joy of supporting others while being part of a high-energy, colorful event
• Community service hours
• The opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, make friends and have fun!