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Miles for a Match 5k

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
San Marcos, TX
206 N C M Allen Pkwy, 78666
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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Run, jog, or walk the 5K with purpose to support Gift of Life's mission to find life-saving bone marrow and stem cell donors for blood cancer patients.

  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Join the Miles for a Match 5K, hosted by the Texas State University chapter of Mu Epsilon Delta (MED) in collaboration with Gift of Life. This event is dedicated to helping patients battling blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma find life-saving bone marrow and stem cell donors. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to run, jog, or walk the 3.1-mile course. A portion of the proceeds supports Gift of Life's mission to grow the bone marrow registry and offer hope to patients needing a match.

What to expect

  • Join students, families, and community members to raise awareness for blood cancer patients.
  • Run, jog, or walk the 3.1-mile course, welcoming all ages and fitness levels.
  • Support Gift of Life's mission to grow the bone marrow registry with a portion of proceeds.

Standout details

  • Supports Gift of Life's mission
  • Helps blood cancer patients find donors
  • Hosted by Texas State University chapter
  • Portion of proceeds benefits cause

Perks & features

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Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Join us for the Miles for a Match 5K, hosted by the Texas State University chapter of Mu Epsilon Delta (MED) in collaboration with Gift of Life, an organization dedicated to helping patients battling blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma find life-saving bone marrow and stem cell donors.

This event brings together students, families, runners, and community members to raise awareness and support for those searching for a donor match. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to run, jog, or walk the 3.1-mile course.

A portion of the proceeds will support Gift of Life’s mission to grow the bone marrow registry and give hope to patients in need of a life-saving match.

Run with purpose. Walk with hope. Help someone find their match

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