About the El Paso Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk
The marathon follows a point-to-point route that finishes downtown, in the historic center of El Paso, with a net decline toward the finish that tends to help with qualifying times. The course is city-permitted and police-monitored throughout, so traffic is managed along the way. The race draws runners from across the country and from several other countries, and it serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Packet pickup happens the day before at the El Paso Convention Center, during a health and fitness expo held there. There is no race-morning pickup, so the expo is the only option. A friend can collect your packet, but they will need a printed copy of your confirmation email to do so.
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Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles2/28/2027 07:00$105
13.1 Miles2/28/2027 07:20$90
3.1 Miles2/28/2027 07:40$40
200 Yards2/27/2027 13:00$15
26.2 Miles2/28/2027 07:00$75
13.1 Miles2/28/2027 07:00$60
3.1 Miles2/28/2027 07:00$30
200 Yards2/28/2027 07:00$15
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