Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run
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Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run

Longview, Texas, United States View on map
Nov 07, 2026 (America/North_Dakota/Center local time)
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Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run

November 7, 2026 @ 8:00 am 100 Grand Blvd. Longview, TX 75604  

Join us for the 4th Annual Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Longview Arboretum & Nature Center! 🦋

This special 5K run/walk benefits the Texas Oncology Foundation, with proceeds staying right here in East Texas to support families facing cancer. After the race, kids 12 and under can take part in the free Little Bug Run through the Arboretum gardens.  While not mandatory, butterfly wings are always encouraged!

Run, walk, or flutter along with us—every step makes a difference!

    Event Details:  The starting point is at the West Gate of the Arboretum, facing Maude Cobb. Register by October 10th to guarantee your t-shirt. All participants will receive breakfast after the race, a Swag Bag, and Race Bib. Your event registration includes admission to the Arboretum!

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Running

Pilar McLemore Butterfly 5K Run

Nov 07, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Little Bug Run

Approximately 1 mile

Nov 07, 2026 1.6K 9:30 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Longview, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 13.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 23.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
6.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
73.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 7, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 7, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 41m

The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 5:23 PM local time (CST) in Longview on November 7, 2026 — 10h 41m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 26 Longview events

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