Sunrise Series! 2027
- Date
- 4 race dates, May 29 to July 17, 2027
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 29, 2027 | ||||
| Sunrise Series Kick Off! | 5K | May 29, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 800 |
| Saturday, Jun 12, 2027 | ||||
| Sunrise Series - Race #2 | 5K | Jun 12, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 800 |
| Saturday, Jun 26, 2027 | ||||
| Sunrise Series - Race #3 | 5K | Jun 26, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 800 |
| Saturday, Jul 17, 2027 | ||||
| Sunrise Series - Season Finale! | 5K | Jul 17, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 800 |
| Virtual Sunrise Series - Kick Off!Virtual | 5K | May 29, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 75 |
| Virtual Sunrise Series - Race #2Virtual | 5K | Jun 12, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 75 |
| Virtual Sunrise Series - Race #3Virtual | 5K | Jun 26, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 75 |
| Virtual Sunrise Series - Series Finale!Virtual | 5K | Jul 17, 20276:45 AM | $40 | 75 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sunrise Series Kick Off!: $40 until May 28.
- Sunrise Series - Race #2: $40 until Jun 10.
- Sunrise Series - Race #3: $40 until Jun 24.
- Sunrise Series - Season Finale!: $40 until Jul 17.
Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above 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 6:02 AM, and the Sunrise Series Kick Off! starts at 6:45 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
114 W Mills, 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.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Sunrise Series Kick Off!
Sunrise Series - Race #2
Sunrise Series - Season Finale!
Aggregated from official results for Sunrise Series!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sunrise Series!?
At the 2026 Sunrise Series Kick Off!, the fastest tenth finished in 23:54 or better, the top quarter in 27:01, and half the field in 32:03; the last tenth came in after 47:57.
At the 2026 Sunrise Series - Race #2, the fastest tenth finished in 23:43 or better, the top quarter in 27:03, and half the field in 32:15; the last tenth came in after 45:22.
At the 2026 Sunrise Series - Season Finale!, the fastest tenth finished in 24:04 or better, the top quarter in 27:24, and half the field in 32:25; the last tenth came in after 46:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:53 | 24:06 |
| 20-29 | 26:13 | 21:21 |
| 30-39 | 22:24 | 17:42 |
| 40-49 | 24:25 | 20:46 |
| 50-59 | 30:38 | 21:35 |
| 60-69 | 35:04 | 38:17 |
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
Up 97 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Sunrise Series! 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 220 to 462 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:44 to 32:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 462 (+110%) | 32:03 | under 23:54 | 16:54 |
| 2025 | 220 | 31:44 | under 23:20 | 16:46 |
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 27:01, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 10 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 May 29 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 93°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 97°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
- 114 W Mills, El Paso, TX 79901Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,710 feet
- Included with entry
- Sunrise Series Beach Towel!; Sunrise Series Tank Top!; Sunrise Series Slides!
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 29, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Sunrise Series!?
- It runs on 4 dates from May 29 to July 17, 2027. The next is Saturday, May 29, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 462 runners finished the Sunrise Series Kick Off!; the median finish was 32:03 and the winner ran 16:54.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:01, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 114 W Mills, El Paso, TX 79901.
From the organizers
Back for its third year! Lace Up El Paso is proud to present the Sunrise Series! FOUR - 5k’s, running across El Paso from east to west! The region’s only 5k series with CASH prizes!
Dates and Locations
· May 29, 2027 – Location: TBA
· June 12, 2027 – Location: TBA
· June 26, 2027 – Location: TBA
· July 17, 2027 – Location: TBA
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