Athletics
The Athletics Division of the Parks and Recreation Department offers a full program throughout the year. Sports leagues, clinics, and special athletic events highlight the schedule. Our popular summer youth program in conjunction with T.A.A.F. allows youngsters to practice and compete in sports like golf, swimming, tennis, and track & field for an opportunity to travel to the state T.A.A.F. Games of Texas.
Athletic Events
The Parks and Recreation Department hosts many athletic events throughout the year. From tournaments to special athletic competitions, there are always plenty of events for the athlete in you to participate in.
- International Friendship Run
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The premier running event of South Texas, featuring hundreds of runners from all over Texas, the United States, and Mexico. This exciting race begins at Anzalduas Park in Mission, TX and ends at Los Encinos Park in McAllen, TX. A sports exposition and post-race awards ceremony also highlight November’s annual event.
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- McPumpkin Run
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The McAllen Parks and Recreation Departmentis proudto announcethe City's only 7,500 meter run to be held this October. Getyour sneakers on and get ready to be a part ofthe McPumpkin Run at Palm View Golf Course.T-Shirts will be awarded to the first 200 participants. Refreshments and trophies will be given out following the race.
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- Sunchaser 5K Series
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Follow the Sun ... the 5K Sunchaser that is! Come join the "coolest" 5K’s of the Summer. We’ll be hosting three runs during the Summer. T-shirts will be given to the first 75 participants registered in each event. We’ll have awards and refreshments after each race. Overall series awards will be presented following the last race.
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- McAllen Open Tennis Tournament
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Date: Last Weekend in June
Each year, the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department hosts the McAllen Open Tennis Tournament. The tournament includes men’s, women’s, and youth singles, doubles, and mixed doubles brackets.
Sports Competitions & Tournaments
Varies by year
- T.A.A.F. Programs
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T.A.A.F. (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation) Programs offered by the Department of Athletics
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- NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick
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Join the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department for the annualPepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick competition. This competition allows boys and girls ages 8 to 15 the opportunity to punt, pass, & kick their way to an NFL playoff game.
- RGV Football Combine Player Database & Results
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