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Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Oct 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3K Walk and Family Fitness Fiesta | Other | Nov 1, 20268:30 AM | $30$40 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run and Family Fitness Fiesta | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:30 AM | $30$40 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $40 on Oct 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 12, then $40 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in El Paso runs 33:11, about 10:41 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:59 and men in 29:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:20 AM, and the 3K Walk and Family Fitness Fiesta starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 3,980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968
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 (2 years)264
finishers
33:34
median (10:48 /mi)
17:30
winning time
45% / 55%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:44 or better, the top quarter in 29:18, and half the field in 33:34; the last tenth came in after 43:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:47 | 23:49 |
| 20-29 | 25:39 | 20:28 |
| 30-39 | 29:33 | 26:10 |
| 40-49 | 26:35 | 22:07 |
| 50-59 | 37:02 | 27:16 |
| 60-69 | 35:14 | 31:15 |
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 14 percent since 2023.
232
2023
264
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 232 to 264 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:18 to 33:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 264 (+14%) | 33:34 | under 25:44 | 17:30 |
| 2023 | 232 | 31:18 | under 23:07 | 17:24 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:18, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
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 November 1 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 83°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
Q. What is the date and time of the Miner Dash and the Family Fitness Fiesta? A. The Miner Dash and Family Fitness Fiesta will start on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 8:00AM. Q. Is the event open to the public? A. Yes, anyone can register…
Race details
- Where
- The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,980 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Sep 21, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023), 2022 (Oct 23, 2022), 2021 (Sep 26, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, 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?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 264 runners finished the 5K Run and Family Fitness Fiesta; the median finish was 33:34 and the winner ran 17:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:18, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968.
From the organizers
Open to the entire community, the 16th Annual UTEP Miner Dash (5K Run/3K Walk) and Family Fitness Fiesta is organized by the Department of Kinesiology and brings awareness to the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
The 5K Run and 3K Walk routes traverse the beautiful UTEP campus with its distinctive Bhutanese-styled architecture. Runners and Walkers of all ages can participate.
Proceeds from the event exclusively benefit the ongoing student programs in the UTEP Department of Kinesiology.