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Motorists Urged to Use Caution for MXLAN Neon Nights 5K – McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Running Series

by Office of Communications | May 01, 2024

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Lane closures, pause in traffic as runners make their way throughout course

McAllen, TX - April 30, 2024 – The City of McAllen is preparing for the 2024 MXLAN Neon Nights 5K, sponsored by Rio Grande Regional Hospital.  The 5K run will start at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, beginning at 8:30 p.m.  In order to ensure a safe and fast course for the runners, lane closures and reductions will be in place throughout the course, until the last runner crosses the finish line. Motorists are encouraged to allow additional travel time or to find alternate routes to avoid congestion in the area.

The following will be hard closures between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024:

- Business 83 from Ware Road to 29th St.
- 29th St. from Ithaca Ave. to Business 83

The race will start promptly at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of South 33rd Street and Houston Avenue. For a complete look at the courses for the various races, visit: mcallenmarathon.com. For the most up-to-date information, please follow the McAllen Marathon on social media. MXLAN 24 is Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 at the McAllen, TX Convention Center district. Tickets are available at MXLAN.com.

About MXLAN: MXLAN is the 3-day summer music and arts festival celebrating young Latino influence on popular culture. MXLAN is where young and rising artists, thought leaders and revelers reconnect with pre-colonial traditions while expressing their own vision of an ever-evolving culture. MXLAN features 3 days of live music, open calenda street parades, live-painting muralists, artisan crafts, traditional cuisine and drink, educational talks, and interactive events. Celebrate with us May 3-5, 2024 at the McAllen Convention Center. Learn more at www.mxlan.com.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NEON NIGHTS 5K IMAGES
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For more information, visit www.mxlan.com and follow us on social media @MXLANfestival.

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