Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk

El Paso, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K1 Mile

About the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk

The race starts and finishes at a high school in El Paso, with both a shorter run and a longer walk option available. The course is named for Danny Ray Sanchez, and the proceeds go to the memorial in his name. A virtual option exists for those who cannot make it in person.

Packet pickup runs the afternoon before the race at a local running store. Race-morning pickup is also available at the start line, which keeps things simple if you are coming from out of town or just prefer to sleep in.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

80finishers

18:06winner

28:52median

46:31cutoff

Top 3: Jesus Rodriguez (18:06) · Gerardo Tinajero (19:57) · Rafael Aguirre (19:58)

1 Miles · 2025 results

1finishers

19:53winner

19:53median

19:53cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Ayala (19:53)

The Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/5/2026 08:00$30

1 Mile9/5/2026 08:00$30

3.1 Miles9/5/2026 08:00$30

1 Mile9/5/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk

Will I finish last at the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 28:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (80 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:06 while the median finisher took 28:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.