From the Organizer
16th Annual Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial
5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk
In person & virtual events available!
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Race starts promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Montwood High School
12000 Montwood, El Paso, TX 79936
REGISTRATION FEES
Individual registration: $30.00
If 5 of your friends sign up using your referral code, you receive a $5 refund. Sign up another 5 friends and receive an additional $5 refund! (Expires midnight 9/02/2026)
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
AWARDS & PRIZES!!!
FIRST 300 RUNNERS & WALKERS TO REGISTER RECEIVE RACE T-SHIRT.
AWARD FOR LARGEST TEAM!
Medals to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place 5K runners in the following age categories:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Packet pick up:
Friday, September 4, 2026
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Up and Running
3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205
Race day pick up:
Saturday, September 5, 2026
7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m
At the Start Line!
*Packets can be mailed for Virtual participants ONLY, and will incur a fee of $10 to cover the cost of mailing. Packets will be mailed beginning 9-12-2026.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About El Paso, TX
Population
678,147
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,680 ft
Nearest Airport
ELP
El Paso International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
72
Days to train
- Race
- Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- September 5–15, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk?
- Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk is a running race held in El Paso, Texas on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in El Paso, Texas at Montwood High School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk
Sep 5, 2026