2nd Annual Nun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Church Rock, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Oct 24, 20268:15 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $30 until Oct 20.
- 1 Mile Run: $15 until Oct 20.
Online registration closes Oct 20, 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 7:27 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 7,060 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5757 Red Rock Park Dr, Church Rock, NM 87311
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 71°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
- 5757 Red Rock Park Dr, Church Rock, NM 87311Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 7,060 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 2nd Annual Nun Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 20, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 5757 Red Rock Park Dr, Church Rock, NM 87311.
From the organizers
Little Sisters of the Poor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to welcoming the neediest elderly, of every race and religion, into a home filled with dignity, compassion, and love. Your participation in this event directly supports the next phase of our apartment renovation project. With exterior repairs nearly complete, we’re now raising funds to repair the interior living spaces so our independent residents can move back into a space that feels like their own. Your participation truly helps us move forward.