Road

South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run

Q: How hard is the South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run 5K?

South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run is a 5K on a road course in Edinburg, Texas. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run?

Race-day weather in Edinburg can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 7:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run sell out?

South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

March 7, 2026

Edinburg, Texas

Rolling Course

Decision scores

Six 0–100 scores telling you, at a glance, who this race is for.

Use the Race Shopper →

Best for

Great for beginners

PR-friendly

About the Race

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. 2K starts at 8 a.m. South Texas Health System® Children’s - Main Parking Lot 1102 W. Trenton Rd. • Edinburg, TX 78539 South Texas Health System Children’s invites you to take part in our fourth annual Eddie’s Safari Run on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Gear up for a special adventure and demonstrate your physical fitness by participating in a safari run fit for all ages! REGISTRATION DETAILS: • Early registration ends February 6 • Registration deadlin...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

Reviews

No reviews yet

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Common questions

How hard is the South Texas Health System - Eddie's Safari Run 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.