LAREDO WELLNESS GAMES
OBSTACLE RACE 5K
Online Registration is now OPEN
When:
Saturday, APRIL 11, 2026. Event opens to the public at 6:00am.
Where:
BUENA VISTA SPORTS COMPLEX
Schedule:
6:30am: Pre Registration
8:00am: 5K Obstacle Run
Location:
Buena Vista Sports Complex-
4709 Cuatro Vientos Blvd.
Parking:
Free parking is available inside the Park.
Events:
This is an obstacle-style course designed for all fitness levels wheter your are competitive or just for fun.
Age requirements:
Ages 10 and under must have a parent/guardian consent and a signed liability waiver. A parent/guardian must also participate on the course with them.
Ages 11-17 must have a parent/guardian consent and a signed liability waiver. A parent/guardian does NOT have to participate on the course with them.
Ages 18+ signed event waiver.
For the safety of all participants, pets are not allowed on the event course or grounds. Exceptions for service animals will be made on a case by case basis. Please contact the Race Director if you will be participating with a certified service animal.
Spectators are welcome. There will be viewing areas near the obstacles and at the Finish line.
5K Course:
Course will be explained on Race Day and cones set up along course.
Race Director: Nora May (956-729-4608) nmay@ci.laredo.tx.us
Awards: (Overall Awards are Gun/Chip Time, Age Group Awards are Gun/Chip Time)
Age Groups:
A-1st 2nd 3rd Male/Female/Adaptive 13-19;
B-1st 2nd 3rd Male/Female/Adaptive 20-29;
C-1st 2nd 3rd Male/Female/Adaptive 30-39;
D-1st 2nd 3rd Male/Female/Adaptive 40-49;
E-1st 2nd 3rd Male/Female/Adaptive 50+.
Age group Awards are based on Chip Time, you do not have to seed yourself at the front!
Fees: -
5K obstacle Non-Competitive - $20.00
5K Competitive - $30.00
City of Laredo Employees - $15.00
First Responders - $15.00
Late Fee (Day of race) April 11: Additional + $5.00
Shirts:
Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup to the first 250 participants. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed and may not be exact, but we will do our very best to accommodate your requested size.
Packet Pickup:
April 11 Thursday
From 5pm to 8pm
Laredo Health Department
2600 Cedar Ave.
Laredo Tx.
Race Day Registration:
There will be onsite registration available at the race site from :6:30 am
Timing:
Swift Timing will provide timing for the 5K Run. Swift Timing uses only state-of-the-art equipment. You will be issued a race bib with a disposable timing chip attached during Packet Pickup. You will not be asked to stand in a long line at the event waiting for someone to give you a shoe chip. You will also not be chased down by someone trying to cut-off your chip after the event.
