La Cruda 5K
La Cruda 5K Race Description
January 1, 2026
14391 Old Bandera Rd.
Helotes, Tx 78023
Start 2026 doing what you love!
Join us for La Cruda (The Hangover) 5K
Don’t worry, we won’t get started until 10:00 am, and we’ll have plenty of “hair of the dog” remedies for you!
For your first race of the new year, we’ll have some awesome tech shirts and finisher medals for everybody!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2024 ROUTE
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Can't run but want to join us for the party? CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!
AWARDS:
Overall Male/Female, Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups 1-20, 21-29, 30-39,, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Finisher Medals to the first 800 to cross the finish line!
PRICING:
$35 until midnight 10/31/25
$40 until packet pick up
$45 at packet pick up and race day
Kids Ages 4-12 - $10 with option to purchase shirt. Adult must accompany child. (Not eligible for awards)
Kids Ages 3 and under FREE with paid adult.
Gender specific tech shirts guaranteed if registered by midnight 12/16/25
Please note, if you choose shipping for the Virtual Race, you may not receive your packet until after 1/1/26
Check out this year's hat options!
No refunds/deferrals are given for personal decisions not to attend, including injuries/sickness/work schedules. Please see your confirmation email with instructions on how to sell/transfer your registration, or contact Lisa@solerssports.com for help with this task.
Early packet pick-up:
TBD
ALSO
Race Day, beginning at 8:45 am at race site
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La Cruda 5K Where & When
- Location: 14391 Old Bandera Rd., Helotes, TX 78023
- Race Date: 2026/01/01 10:00:00 AM (Thursday)
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Categories:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Ages 4-11 years with paid adult (Not eligible for awards)
- Age 3 and under with paid adult (Not eligible for awards)
- Virtual 5K
Beautiful course, well organized race, lots of great food and drinks, fun after party. Will definitely be doing this again next year!
Joshua C.
6/7 found this review helpful.
This race is a great way to kick off the new year with lots of friends and tons of fun!
has attended 5+ times
This is a great race! It is always a fun way to start the New Year!
has attended 5+ times
I enjoyed running 🏃♀️ this race 😊
has attended 1 times
Overall a fun race, just competitive enough for the runner who likes to test themself, but fun for families and the recreational runner and walker. Two things that could be better; MORE porta potties!!! For over a thousand ppl ( include volunteers and support ppl!) there were NOT enough and I was not the only one uncomfortable during the race and having to ‘hold it’. And the stroller/walk in a group crowds could have been been better controlled at the turn rounds - a few of us commented that we really had to go around and dodge ppl when we were running. The support staff and race personnel were wonderful for the most part tho, and it was an overall very fun event
has attended 1 times
Was great race. It has grown so much since I ran the first year in 2018. I would suggest going back to the route like 2018 or making it out and back. The two loops were bottled neck at times with the walkers not wanting to step aside for the runners especially the fast runners. Only complaint that I have is people not picking up their dog poop from the road and people stepping in it. If I can pick it so can those pesky people That is not the race directors fault . Still an outstanding race.
has attended 5+ times
I wasn’t feeling my best, so I ended up walking most of this race instead of my usual pace. As an experienced runner, I’m always mindful of faster runners, especially on a multi-loop course, and I make it a point to stay to the right as much as possible. Aside from that, this race is hands down one of the best! The camaraderie, the celebration of the new year, and the fun, party-like atmosphere afterward make it a five-star experience. I’m so grateful for the effort and dedication it takes to organize an event like this and give us runners such a fantastic way to kick off the year.
has attended 2 times
This is one of the most organized races anywhere. It’s a festive run that all runners really enjoy. I’ve already signed up for the 2026 run.
has attended 5+ times
First time running La Cruda, I loved the corse but it can definitely improve with an out and back simply because I catch up and pass so many walkers a couple of times and have to try and get around them without crashing into them
has attended 1 times
Loved it! Everything was well organized and perfect!
has attended 3 times
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