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3rd Annual Dash for Diabetes Awareness 5 K & 1Mile Fun Run

calendar_today 14 Nov, 2026

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3rd Annual Dash for Diabetes Awareness 5 K & 1Mile Fun Run

About the Event

About Us:

Founded in 1998, Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach (SNMDO) is a nonprofit diabetes education center with a mission to provide access to diabetes education and support services. With a vision to bring community awareness, promote healthy futures, and provide support for pediatrics and adults living with diabetes. SNMDO is the only diabetes organization in Las Cruces and surrounding areas providing accessible preventative care, self-management education, support, and disease monitoring. SNMDO's programs include Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), Smart Moves for Kids, Support Groups, and health screenings. SNMDO serves over 1,000+ people per year, ranging from children as young as 5 years old, to seniors. Visit www.snmdo.org to learn more about Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach.

Impact of Diabetes:

 

About the Event: 

The 3rd Annual Dash for Diabetes Awareness 5 K & 1 mile fun run is happening on World Diabetes Awareness Day Saturday, November 14, 2026 in the Mesilla Plaza. All proceeds benefit SNMDO to support diabetes programs. Help SNMDO keep it's programs free for families. Through collective effort, together we can make a difference. 

November Diabetes Awareness Month, November 14 Diabetes Day. Wear BLUE to stand in solidarity and support your local diabetes community.  

Event Details:

Race Details: ***RAIN OR SHINE EVENT***

Races Offered

1 Mile Dash or Fun Walk

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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09:00

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$25.00

5K Dash

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Las Cruces.

thermostat Temperature
6.2° / 19.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
2.7° / 15.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 31m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
7.7 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
43.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:36
nightlight Sunset
18:07

About Las Cruces

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Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico. The name means "the crosses" in Spanish. It is the state's second largest city, with a population of over 111,000, and is the site of New Mexico State University.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 3rd Annual Dash for Diabetes Awareness 5 K & 1Mile Fun Run.

Place Name Time
🥇 Mandi Arias

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