What race distances can I run in El Paso?
El Paso has 5K (21). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in El Paso, Texas
Upcoming running races in and near El Paso, Texas - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
25 upcoming races · 16 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The El Paso races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Homerun for the Homeless El Paso, TXFrom $20Details Sun, Aug 23, 20268th Annual Corazon De Ninos Run El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Walk El Paso, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Limbs International 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - El Paso, Texas El Paso, TXFrom $23Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026St. Joseph's 5F! (5K) El Paso, TXFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026epkicks *run for shoes* 5K El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026El Paso Matters 9.15K El Paso, TXFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026McKelligon Canyon Challenge El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026UMC ¡Salud! To Better Health El Paso, TXFrom $15Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Royal Run for Hope El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run El Paso, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 20262026 Mogadishu Mile 10K/5K/Fun Run El Paso, TXFrom $7Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Junior Leadership Run 5K El Paso, TXFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026El Paso Runners Foundation 10K El Paso, TXFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026PowerGames 5K Race El Paso, TXFrom $35Register Sat, Oct 24, 2026Sheriff’s Zombie Run El Paso, TXFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Spartan 300 Run El Paso, TXFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Run to Your Calling El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta El Paso, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Salvation Army Red Kettle Run El Paso, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K El Paso El Paso, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027El Paso Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk El Paso, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Super Run El Paso, TXFreeDetails Sat, Apr 17, 20275K To Fill the Room! El Paso, TXFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in El Paso
When is race season in El Paso?
September is the busiest month for races in El Paso, with 10 of the 25, followed by October with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in El Paso?
13 of the 25 races in El Paso already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are El Paso races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 16 races in El Paso with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:33, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in El Paso?
Browse El Paso run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.