Freddy Gonzalez Legacy Run 5K
About this race
In honor of Lance Corporal Derek Hernandez, 20, of Edinburg, Texas; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California; killed June 6, 2010, while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
The Freddy Gonzalez Legacy 5K is more than just a race—it is a tribute to Freddy Gonzalez, Derek Hernandez, and all the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
As we come together this Memorial Day weekend, we run not only to remember them but also to ensure their courage, sacrifice, and legacy live on in our hearts and in our community.
Join us on the route, embrace the memories, and let’s run in unity to honor these heroes who gave everything for our freedom.
💯 100% of profits will continue to be awarded to high school scholarships.
📅 Race Day: Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏲️ Start Time: 7:30 a.m. (Kids run follows after)
📍 Location: Edinburg Municipal Park (714 S Raul Longoria Rd)
💰 Registration Fees:
5K: $25 (Includes shirt, finisher medal, and chip timing)
1K Kids Run: $10 (Includes finisher medal only)
🏆 Age Group Awards (Male & Female):
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Packet Pick Up Information:
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Time: TBD
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Running
5K Legacy Run
1K kids run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Edinburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 8:16 PM local time (CDT) in Edinburg on May 23, 2026 — 13h 34m of daylight.
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2026 results — Freddy Gonzalez Legacy Run 5K
5K Legacy Run · 254 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabain Ruiz | 18:54 | 6:06 /mi |
| 2 | Aleksey Aleshintsev | 20:26 | 6:36 /mi |
| 3 | David Munoz | 21:10 | 6:50 /mi |
| 4 | Lucio Rodriguez | 21:43 | 7:00 /mi |
| 5 | U. Garza | 21:44 | 7:00 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Edinburg 5K Races 28 races
- Edinburg Running Calendar 2026 29 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 30 Edinburg events
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