About the Race
The Run in the Sun is a running road race in San Angelo, Texas consisting of a 1 Mile, 5K, and 8K. It is the RRCA Texas State 8K Championship and run on a certified course. It is the longest-running race in San Angelo.
All races may be run or walked: everyone is welcome! The race will start and finish on E. Concho Ave in front of The Martial Pint and run down Concho Avenue before turning onto Irving and continuing down the river walk in historic San Angelo, TX.
All races may be run or walked: everyone is welcome! The race will start and finish on E. Concho Ave in front of The Martial Pint and run down Concho Avenue before turning onto Irving and continuing down the river walk in historic San Angelo, TX.
Race Schedule
Friday, June 2:
Packet pickup is 5-7pm at:
Angelo Running Company
3542 Sherwood Way
You may also pick up your packet in the morning before the race.
Saturday, June 3:
6:30AM: Race-Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
7:30AM: 8K Starts
7:35AM: 5K Starts
7:40AM: 1 Mile Starts
Packet pickup is 5-7pm at:
Angelo Running Company
3542 Sherwood Way
You may also pick up your packet in the morning before the race.
Saturday, June 3:
6:30AM: Race-Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
7:30AM: 8K Starts
7:35AM: 5K Starts
7:40AM: 1 Mile Starts
The Course
All races start at 19 E. Concho Avenue in San Angelo, Texas, in front of the Martial Pint.
The course then heads southwest toward South Irving Street, takes a left onto Irving , a right onto River Road, and continues on River Road just past 14th Street. Then, the course turns around and returns the same way. The 5km and 1mile courses are the same, but turn around sooner.
The 8K course is certified by the USATF. The measurement certificate may be found here.
The course then heads southwest toward South Irving Street, takes a left onto Irving , a right onto River Road, and continues on River Road just past 14th Street. Then, the course turns around and returns the same way. The 5km and 1mile courses are the same, but turn around sooner.
The 8K course is certified by the USATF. The measurement certificate may be found here.
The course is marked by arrow signs and green arrow stickers on the pavement. Police will be present to direct traffic, especially at major intersections.
There is an aid station with water at the 1/2 mile turn around and at the 5km turn around.
Awards
Finisher Medals: All finishers (including the 1 mile) will receive a finisher medal.
Overall Winners: The top 3 M/F in the 8K and 5K will receive a finisher trophy/plaque. The are no overall winner awards for the 1 mile.
Age Group Awards: The 5K and the 8K have age group awards for the following age groups. The top 3 M/F in each will receive an age group award. There are no age group awards for the 1 mile.
The age groups are: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-99, and 100+
RRCA Championship: This race is the Texas State RRCA 8K Championship. In addition to the awards above, the RRCA awards the following championship groups:
Open Male and Female (Top Overall)
40+ Male and Female
50+ Male and Female
60+ Male and Female
History
1973: The first Run in the Sun was held on June 16, 1973 and was sponsored by the West Texas Running Club. Rather than an 8km course, this first race featured a choice of 2 miles or 7 miles. The race had 18 total runners and the race director himself, Bobby Peiser, got first place in the 40 and over division.
San Angelo Standard-Times, 6/12/1973
1974: This is the year that the 8km distance was introduced, using a course very similar to the one still used today. The race more than doubled their numbers with 40 participants.
San Angelo Standard-Times,
1975: The first race t-shirt was given (have a picture of the shirt? send it to us!).
