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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
100 E. Bender Ave., Hobbs NM
5K
58–82°F · low rain risk
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2025
60–90°F
dry
2024
63–88°F
dry
2023
64–87°F
dry
2022
53–80°F
dry
2021
53–79°F
dry
2020
57–88°F
dry
2019
65–82°F
dry
2018
66–91°F
dry
2017
65–78°F
dry
2016
60–85°F
dry
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About this race
RUN • WALK • ROLL • CELEBRATE
ONE OF THE AREA'S ONLY TIMED 5K EVENTS!
WHEN
Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME
7:30/7:35 AM Run/Walk/Roll Start
Pre-Register and Doors Open at 6:45 AM
Event Options
- Entry Fee: $30 Pre-Registration Entry fee, $40 Entry fee day of race
- Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Run
- Distance: 2 Mile Walk
Everyone is Welcome!
Come run, walk, jog, roll, or simply enjoy the morning with us! We welcome participants of all ages and abilities, including those who use wheelchairs. There truly is a place for everyone at our Family Fun Run!
Medals Awarded
- Categories: Male & Female Categories
- Age Groups: Multiple Age Groups
Professionally Timed Run and Walk
Race results will be available after the event and will be provided by Jack Rabbit Race Management.
Course
This is a flat course on city streets. All participants start and finish at St Helena’s parking lot. Everybody goes West on Bender to Fowler St. and then turn right. At Clearfork St., turn right, at Gantt St. make a left and go to Glorietta. At Glorietta St., walkers turn right and go to Dal Paso St. and make a right and proceed to Bender St., make a right and finish at the church. Runners will make a left at Glorietta and a right on Fowler and proceed to Navajo Dr. At Navajo, turn right and head East to Dal Paso, turn right on Dal Paso and go to Bender, turn right and finish at the church.
RACE AWARDS
- T-shirts: for all pre-registered participants. Walk-up registrations welcome: t-shirts available while supplies last.
- Completion Awards: Awards for top male and female finishers in run and walk categories - age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
- Post-race: breakfast and door prizes (must be present to win) in the Bob Moran Building.
Join Us for Our Family Fair!
FOOD • FUN • FELLOWSHIP
Bring the whole family and stay for a fun-filled Family Fair!
THANK YOU, COMMUNITY!
Our Family Fun Run continues to grow because of the incredible support of our community.
We are so grateful to everyone who has helped make this event a tradition. We are so happy to be a part of making Hobbs a healthy and active community!
RUN WITH US. WALK WITH US. CELEBRATE WITH US.
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