Name: CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER MEMORY 5K RUN/ 1Mile WALK
Start: 2026-03-21
End: 2026-03-21
Location: El Paso, Texas

About the Event

Children’s Grief Center of El Paso

Memory 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk

On the Occasion of CGC’s 30th Anniversary

Event Details:
Saturday, March 21st, 2025
Run/Walk: 8:00 am
Family Fun Festival: 7:30am-9:30am
Ascarate Park, Blue Gill Parking Lot
El Paso, TX, 79905

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EVENT DESCRIPTION:
CGC’s annual Memory Run/Walk is a community event honoring our loved one(s) lost and raising awareness about children's bereavement. Join us on CGC’s 30th Anniversary for a 5k competitive or fun run or a 1-mile walk. A Family Fun Festival runs 7:30am-9:30am and includes music, booths, food trucks, and games for children and families. A community memorial activity booth will be set up for those who would like to participate. Snacks and water are available at the finish line.

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REGISTRATION:

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FEES:

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PACKET PICK UP:

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AWARDS & PRIZES:
Trophy to the top overall 3 finishers
Medals to top 5K finishers in male & female age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
LARGEST TEAM TROPHY! Trophy and bragging rights to the largest registered team of 10 or more.

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QUESTIONS?
For additional information, to become a sponsor, or to sign up as a vendor, please email us at sebastian@cgcelpaso.org or call at 915.532.6004

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ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER:
All proceeds from the Memory Run/Walk benefit the Center's mission to support children, youth, and their families bereaved due to a death loss. CGC is the region’s only provider of childhood bereavement services. Annually, CGC serves 1,000 individuals through grief support, education, and treatment services. To learn more, visit our website at www.cgcelpaso.org and follow us on social media.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run / Walk

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$40.00

1 Mile Fun Run / Walk - 18 years old and under

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$0.00

5K

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$40.00

5K - 18 years old and under

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in El Paso.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.7° / 21.8°

wb_sunny 1.9° / 15.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.4 /

water_drop 29.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.7° / 21.8°

wb_sunny 1.9° / 15.3°

air 15.4 km/h

water_drop 29.9%

About El Paso

El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.