COACH ARCHIE DURAN MEMORIAL 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK
- Date Sun 12th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location El Paso, Texas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for the inspiring Coach Archie Duran Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk, taking place at Nations Tobin Park in El Paso. This event celebrates the life and legacy of beloved coach Archie Duran, who tragically lost his life eight years ago. Participants can choose to race in the 5K run or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1 Mile Fun Walk, making it a perfect outing for friends and families looking to support a great cause.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to deserving El Paso area students. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, and the first 200 registrants will be awarded a finishers' medal and exciting SWAG! With awards for top finishers across various age groups, this is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, remembrance, and support. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a purpose!
All proceeds from this event benefit the Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to deserving El Paso area students. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, and the first 200 registrants will be awarded a finishers' medal and exciting SWAG! With awards for top finishers across various age groups, this is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, remembrance, and support. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a purpose!
Organiser's Description
COACH ARCHIE DURAN MEMORIAL
5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK
8:00 A.M. START TIME
NATIONS TOBIN PARK
8831 RAILROAD DR.
Join the Coach Archie Duran Memorial 5K Virtual Run for our 7th Annual Walk/Run. The event, taking place April 12, 2026, will honor the life and legacy of former Jefferson and Irvin High School teacher and coach, Archie Duran, who passed away in a bus accident during a high school sports trip 8 years ago.
Participate with friends and family in our 5K run or 1 Mile Fun Walk one mile for a good cause. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the foundation, which provides scholarships to El Paso area students.
Everyone gets a T-shirt, and the first 200 registrants receive a finishers' medal and SWAG!
For questions, please email [email protected]
ABOUT COACH ARCHIE DURAN MEMORIAL FUND
The Coach Archie Dur'an Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization created and established in 2018 to celebrate and honor our beloved coach, father, brother, son, and husband Archie Dur'an, who died in a bus accident bringing his Irvin High girls track team home from a track meet in Lubbock. Durans family set up the Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund to provide scholarships for the students that Duran cared so much about and to provide funds for teachers to purchase school supplies.
REGISTRATION FEES
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $30.00
TEAM REGISTRATION: $30 per team member
ONLINE REGISTRATION-$30.00 (plus applicable fees)
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
***PRE RACE PACKET PICK UP
Saturday April 11th at Hoppy Monk 4141 N Mesa St 12PM TO 4PM
RACE DAY PICK UP AND REGISTRATION AT THE START LINE FROM 7AM TO 7:45AM
AWARDS
Trophy to the Overall Male & Female runners in the 5K
Medals to the Top 3 finishers in male & female age groups
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79. 80 & over
FINISHER MEDAL TO FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS!
5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK
8:00 A.M. START TIME
NATIONS TOBIN PARK
8831 RAILROAD DR.
Join the Coach Archie Duran Memorial 5K Virtual Run for our 7th Annual Walk/Run. The event, taking place April 12, 2026, will honor the life and legacy of former Jefferson and Irvin High School teacher and coach, Archie Duran, who passed away in a bus accident during a high school sports trip 8 years ago.
Participate with friends and family in our 5K run or 1 Mile Fun Walk one mile for a good cause. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the foundation, which provides scholarships to El Paso area students.
Everyone gets a T-shirt, and the first 200 registrants receive a finishers' medal and SWAG!
For questions, please email [email protected]
ABOUT COACH ARCHIE DURAN MEMORIAL FUND
The Coach Archie Dur'an Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization created and established in 2018 to celebrate and honor our beloved coach, father, brother, son, and husband Archie Dur'an, who died in a bus accident bringing his Irvin High girls track team home from a track meet in Lubbock. Durans family set up the Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund to provide scholarships for the students that Duran cared so much about and to provide funds for teachers to purchase school supplies.
REGISTRATION FEES
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $30.00
TEAM REGISTRATION: $30 per team member
ONLINE REGISTRATION-$30.00 (plus applicable fees)
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
***PRE RACE PACKET PICK UP
Saturday April 11th at Hoppy Monk 4141 N Mesa St 12PM TO 4PM
RACE DAY PICK UP AND REGISTRATION AT THE START LINE FROM 7AM TO 7:45AM
AWARDS
Trophy to the Overall Male & Female runners in the 5K
Medals to the Top 3 finishers in male & female age groups
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79. 80 & over
FINISHER MEDAL TO FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$32.80
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1 Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$32.80
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