Nun Run for the Senior Class of 2027 and Other Projects 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Feb 6, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Feb 6, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Feb 6, 2027 | $30$35 after Dec 12, 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 $35 on Dec 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Dec 12, then $35 until Feb 1, then $40 until Feb 6.
Online registration closes Feb 6, 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 6:56 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 3,770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Loretto Academy, El Paso, TX 79903
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 results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Nun Run for the Senior Class of 2027 and Other Projects. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Nun Run for the Senior Class of 2027 and Other Projects?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:04 or better, the top quarter in 28:35, and half the field in 33:10; the last tenth came in after 47:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:24 | 20:11 |
| 20-29 | 33:39 | 22:24 |
| 30-39 | 30:40 | 25:04 |
| 40-49 | 26:38 | 22:35 |
| 50-59 | 28:37 | 25:14 |
| 60-69 | 30:04 | 33:34 |
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.
Finishers by year
Down 23 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Nun Run for the Senior Class of 2027 and Other Projects 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 255 to 197 finishers, and the median time dropped from 42:43 to 33:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 197 (+63%) | 33:10 | under 24:04 | 17:31 |
| 2025 | 121 (+6%) | 33:11 | under 25:40 | 16:30 |
| 2024 | 114 (-55%) | 33:47 | under 24:12 | 19:46 |
| 2023 | 255 | 42:43 | under 25:35 | 15:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, 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 February 6 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 65 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
- Loretto Academy, El Paso, TX 79903Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027), 2026 (Feb 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Feb 4, 2023), 2022 (Jan 29, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Nun Run for the Senior Class of 2027 and Other Projects?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Dec 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 6, 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 197 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 33:10 and the winner ran 17:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Loretto Academy, El Paso, TX 79903.
From the organizers
Senior Class of 2027 Service-Learning Project
Nun Run for the Sisters of Loretto in Pakistan, Local Charities, and Class of 2027
In Person Race Saturday, February 6, 2027, at 9:00 AM at Loretto Academy
1300 Hardaway
Virtual Race: January 25, 2027 - February 8, 2027
Registration Fees
- $30 Regular Registration: November 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026
- $35 Late Registration: December 12, 2026 - January 31, 2026
- $40 Late registration: February 1st - February 6th, 2027
Prize Categories
Trophies to 1st (F/M) overall runners
Medals to Top 3 (F/M) finishers in 5K in the following age groups
Age Groups: 13 and Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Pre-event Registration and packet pickup