11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Sunland Park, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $30$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $30$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20265:30 AM | $30$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20266:00 AM | $30$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 1, then $50 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Mexico, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Mexico runs 35:58, about 11:35 a mile, based on 43 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:27 and men in 31:45.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 5 K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 3,730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park, NM 88063
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for 11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:16 or better, the top quarter in 28:31, and half the field in 33:52; the last tenth came in after 1:00:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:41 | 18:48 |
| 20-29 | 27:50 | 22:30 |
| 30-39 | 26:35 | 22:53 |
| 40-49 | 29:24 | 22:14 |
| 50-59 | 31:16 | 34:40 |
| 60-69 | 37:38 | 36:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 90 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 134 to 254 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:36 to 33:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 254 (+32%) | 33:52 | under 24:16 | 17:28 |
| 2024 | 193 (+44%) | 33:54 | under 25:01 | 17:08 |
| 2023 | 134 | 37:36 | under 24:40 | 20:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Mexico 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:31, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 92°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park, NM 88063Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,730 feet
- Included with entry
- Official Walk/Run T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 15, 2024), 2023 (Jun 17, 2023), 2022 (Jun 11, 2022), 2019 (Oct 5, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is 11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Mexico?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Mexico, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 254 runners finished the 5 K Run; the median finish was 33:52 and the winner ran 17:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:31, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park, NM 88063.
From the organizers
Proceeds from this event benefit seriously ill children and their families staying at the Ronald McDonald House of El Paso while their child receives medical care at an area hospital in El Paso or Las Cruces. Our champion programs improve the health, education, and well-being of children and their families.
During the online registration process, you can register as an individual, start your own team and even join an existing team. Add Team Members at any time! Friday, October 2nd is the last day to register. There will be no onsite registration the day of the event.