Race Against Human Trafficking (powered by Plant A Seed) 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Jan 23, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lollipop Kids Run | Kids | Jan 23, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $40 on Jan 23, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Lollipop Kids Run: Free until Jan 23.
- 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K: $35 until Jan 22, then $40 until Jan 23.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
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 7:03 AM, and the Lollipop Kids Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 3,710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
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 January 23 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 6% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 80 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
- San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,710 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 23, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Race Against Human Trafficking (powered by Plant A Seed)?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 23, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
- 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901.
From the organizers
Race Against Human Trafficking (powered by Plant A Seed)
Saturday, January 23, 2027 — 8:00 AM MT
Downtown El Paso, TX
1 Mile Fun Run · 5K · Virtual 5K · Lollipop Kids Run
"It's Time to Step Into Action, Speak Out, and Make a Difference" — a community 5K/Walk raising awareness and funds against human trafficking. Every step supports Plant A Seed's work to fight exploitation.
Our Mission: Awareness. Education. Prevention.
The Race Against Human Trafficking is more than a race. It is an opportunity to bring our community together, learn, and move into action.