Brownsville - Matamoros Binational 10K Run

Race Information

Event Date:  October 7, 2017

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Start Time:   8:00 a.m.

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Start Area:   TSC Arts Center - Brownsville, Texas - USA

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Finish Area:  Presidencia Muncipal (City Hall)/Plaza Principal (City Park)

                        Matamoros, Tamaulipas - Mexico

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10K Binational Run

Starts in Brownsville, Texas - USA and Finishes in Matamoros, Tamaulipas - Mexico

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5K Matamoros Run

Starts at the Mexico side of Gateway International Bridge in Matamoros and Finishes at the same finish line of the 10K Run.                                                                THERE IS NO 5K FINISH LINE ON THE USA SIDE 

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ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT, RACE BIB & FINISHER MEDAL.

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Overall and Age Group Awards

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THIS IS A TIME CHIPPED EVENT

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$10

BORDER CROSSING

 ALL 10K Runners will cross from Brownsville to Matamoros via a dedicated lane at Gateway International Bridge during the 10K Run.

An acceptable form of identification and citizenship is required to return back to U.S. after the event.  

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EVENT ORGANIZERS

The race is a collaboration between the cities of Brownsville & Matamoros and Teleton Foundation.  Both cities are providing logistical support to the race with traffic control, security and securing sponsors for the event. Proceeds from the event will be split between TeletonUSA & Teleton-Mexico.

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