OVERVIEW
Date & Location:
Saturday – November 2, 2024
Starts & Finishes at Beach Waterpark (previously named Schlitterbahn Waterpark)
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
Start Time: 5pm
– Packet Pickup is same day from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm at Beach Waterpark
– Mariachi After Party from 5:30/5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Current Pricing
01/24/24 thru 02/31/2024 5K & 1 Mile: $34 / 10K: $44
03/01/24 thru 04/30/2024 5K: $39 / 10K: $44 / 1 Mile: $34
05/01/24 thru 07/31/2024 5K: $44 / 10K: $54 / 1 Mile: $34
08/01/24 thru 11/01/2024 5K: $49 / 10K: $59 / 1 Mile: $36
10/01/24 thru 11/01/2024 5K: $54 / 10K: $64 / 1 Mile: $36
Day of 11/04/24 (if not sold out) $40 to $69
*Pricing subject to change
SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
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
01/24/24 thru 02/31/2024 5K & 1 Mile: $34 / 10K: $44
03/01/24 thru 04/30/2024 5K: $39 / 10K: $44 / 1 Mile: $34
05/01/24 thru 07/31/2024 5K: $44 / 10K: $54 / 1 Mile: $34
08/01/24 thru 11/01/2024 5K: $49 / 10K: $59 / 1 Mile: $36
10/01/24 thru 11/01/2024 5K: $54 / 10K: $64 / 1 Mile: $36
Day of 11/04/24 (if not sold out) $40 to $69
*Pricing subject to change
*Pricing subject to change
*Register prior to October 16th to guarantee your shirt size
*Online registration through October 31, 2024 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. 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 event charges will apply to changes and transfers. Changes can only be made through October 26, 2024.
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 NOW 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, November 2, 2024
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
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. The Expo will take place from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm under La Palapa at the Beach Waterpark. Various exhibitors will stay on site during the race and the after party until 7:30 pm.
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 Park at Isla Blanca 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 are able to 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.
If we see enough creative and fun costumes, we may hold an impromptu 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 and we are NOW a timed chip run we will be recognizing overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd men’s and women’s categories in both the 5K and 10k! Recognitions and awards will be given and announced at approximately 6pm.
PRE-PURCHASED MERCHANDISE
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 will 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. 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. If you feel it will take you more than 90 minutes to complete your race, please bring a light such as a head lamp.
– 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 10/26/24.
– 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.
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