Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta - 3K Walk and Family Fitness Fiesta
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External Event
Distance
1.9 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Open to the entire community, the 16th Annual UTEP Miner Dash (5K Run/3K Walk) and Family Fitness Fiesta is organized by the Department of Kinesiology and brings awareness to the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The 5K Run and 3K Walk routes traverse the beautiful UTEP campus with its distinctive Bhutanese-styled architecture. Runners and Walkers of all ages can participate. Proceeds from the event exclusively benefit the ongoing student programs in the UTEP Department of Kinesiology.
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in El Paso, TX, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in El Paso, TX, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- Nov 1, 2026 · 2:30 PM (this one)
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