5K To Fill the Room! Presented by Community Partners of El Paso 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K TO FILL THE ROOM | 5K | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 1 Mile Family Walk | 1 Mile | Apr 17, 20278:05 AM | $25 | – |
| Kids Dash! | Kids | Apr 17, 20279:00 AM | $10 | – |
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 TO FILL THE ROOM: $30 until Apr 17.
- 1 Mile Family Walk: $25 until Apr 17.
- Kids Dash!: $10 until Apr 17.
Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, 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 6:35 AM, and the 5K TO FILL THE ROOM starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 3,700 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Ascarate Park - 6900 Delta, El Paso, TX 79905
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results5K TO FILL THE ROOM
FILL THE ROOM - Family 1 Mile Walk
Aggregated from official results for 5K To Fill the Room! Presented by Community Partners of El Paso. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 5K To Fill the Room! Presented by Community Partners of El Paso?
At the 2026 5K TO FILL THE ROOM, the fastest tenth finished in 25:31 or better, the top quarter in 28:54, and half the field in 34:44; the last tenth came in after 50:59.
At the 2026 FILL THE ROOM - Family 1 Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:16 or better, the top quarter in 27:23, and half the field in 29:14; the last tenth came in after 29:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:58 |
| 20-29 | 26:15 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 25:29 | 24:08 |
| 40-49 | 28:48 | 23:40 |
| 50-59 | 35:40 | n/a |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:54, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 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 April 17 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 90°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
- Ascarate Park - 6900 Delta, El Paso, TX 79905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,700 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 19, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 5K To Fill the Room! Presented by Community Partners of El Paso?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 162 runners finished the 5K TO FILL THE ROOM; the median finish was 34:44 and the winner ran 17:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:54, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Ascarate Park - 6900 Delta, El Paso, TX 79905.
From the organizers
This isn't just another 5k... it's a way to make a difference! Every step you take helps provide essentials like diapers, socks, and school supplies for children in foster care or with an open CPS case. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps FILL THE ROOM with hope and support for local kids.
Lets come together, get active and give back!
Three events to choose from:
1) 5k run or walk (8:00am)
2) Family 1 mile walk (non-timed and non-competitive; 8:05am).
3) Kid's Dash! 50 meter dash for children 10 and under (9:00am).
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