Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (Denver)
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changing Lives in 915 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20265:30 PM | $25 | – |
| Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN | 5K | Oct 10, 20265:30 PM | $30 | – |
| Changing Lives in 915 8K RUN | 8K | Oct 10, 20265:30 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Changing Lives in 915 1 Mile Walk: $25 until Oct 9.
- Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN: $30 until Oct 9.
- Changing Lives in 915 8K RUN: $35 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 8K in Texas, which costs $50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Changing Lives in 915 1 Mile Walk starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 4,200 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
240 W Castellano Dr Ste B, El Paso, TX 79912
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All resultsChanging Lives in 915 5K RUN
Changing Lives in 915 8K RUN
Changing Lives in 915 1 Mile Walk
Aggregated from official results for Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK?
At the 2025 Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN, the fastest tenth finished in 24:27 or better, the top quarter in 27:57, and half the field in 34:14; the last tenth came in after 44:30.
At the 2025 Changing Lives in 915 8K RUN, the fastest tenth finished in 36:22 or better, the top quarter in 39:58, and half the field in 46:13; the last tenth came in after 1:01:27.
At the 2025 Changing Lives in 915 1 Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 17:25 or better, the top quarter in 17:28, and half the field in 17:33; the last tenth came in after 23:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:48 | 23:30 |
| 20-29 | 26:43 | 23:57 |
| 30-39 | 27:57 | 22:06 |
| 40-49 | 27:11 | 22:35 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 29:35 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:57, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- 8K: Faster than most Texas 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 39:58, against 42:17 in a typical Texas 8K, so times here run 5 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 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 89°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
- 240 W Castellano Dr Ste B, El Paso, TX 79912Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Sep 22, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 8K in Texas, which costs $50 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, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 201 runners finished the Changing Lives in 915 5K RUN; the median finish was 34:14 and the winner ran 17:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:57, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 240 W Castellano Dr Ste B, El Paso, TX 79912.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Get ready—big changes are coming this year, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Rudolph Helping Hands is bringing back our 3rd Annual Changing Lives in the 915 5K / 1-Mile Walk—now reimagined as a SUNSET RUN experience.
🗓 October 10th, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM Start Time
📍 The Elmont Event Center
Run, support, and stay for the after party.
This year, we’re bringing a new energy with a sunset race, a new location, and an elevated event experience—all while keeping the same community you know and love.
We are proud to share that this year’s beneficiary is Apple Tree Creative Center.
What to expect:
Packet Pick Up:
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Rudolph Volkswagen
5505 S. Desert Blvd.