28 events in El Paso, Texas

About the Races

In 2026, the El Paso Marathon races will return to our roots when we once again finish in Downtown, just as the marathon did for our first race in 2007.

Finishing downtown not only gives runners and spectators alike a chance to enjoy the historic center of the city, it lets runners finish on a net decline, which helps them with their finish time and improves their chances to qualify for the 2026 Boston Marathon or the 2026 Abbott WMM MTT Age Group Marathon World Championships.

The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon is a qualifier for both the Boston and the Abbott Age Group Championship marathons. Many El Paso Marathon overall winners and age group winners have gone on to compete in those races.

Held on the same day as the Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon and the Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K, the marathon and its associated races have attracted runners from nearly every state in the United States and from countries as varied as Mexico, Norway, Liberia, and Germany.

NAWIC PAVING THE WAY

5K Run

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Race starts at 8:00 am

Race starts and finishes at Up and Running / 3233 N Mesa / 79902

EARLY PACKET PICK UP

@ UP and Running, 3233 N Mesa Ste. 205 2/28/26

12 pm to 6 pm

PACKET PICK UP RACE DAY 7 am to 7:45 am

SHORT SLEEVE T SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED

CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS TO THE FIRST 200 FINISHERS

AWARDS

TROPHIES TO TOP THREE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS

AGE GROUP AWARDS to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

LARGEST TEAM TROPHY

REGISTRATION FEES

EARLY REG through 2/27/26 - $30.00

LATE FEES 2/28 & 3/01 - $35.00

PROCEEDS BENEFIT NAWIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

National Association of Women In Construction

IDEA Public School's Healthy Kids Here program recognizes that the roots of academic success for our students run far deeper than classroom learning alone. IDEA started Healthy Kids Here seven years ago with the goal of becoming the healthiest district in the country. As part of our mission to become the Healthiest District in America, IDEA Public Schools hosts the 5th Annual Healthy Kids Here 5K Run | 1K Walk & Healthy Living Expo to engage the El Paso community in a family-friendly and educational opportunity which encourages families to be active.

Frankie Gray, executive director for IDEA El Paso Public Schools says, “IDEA believes that in order for students to get to and through college and beyond, they also need a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to maintain their health. As always, we don't do what's easiest for adults; we do what's best for kids."

Proceeds from the Healthy Kids Here 5K Run will support programming efforts for scholars at IDEA El Paso schools.

Your Race Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

• Location: Ascarate Park

• Parking: Free, on-site.

• Races:

The 5K Race is competitive and starts at 8:15 am.

The 1M Walk is non-competitive and starts at 8:25 am.

• Awards:

Every registered runner in the 1 Mile & 5k receives a Finisher Medal.

5k trophies: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for Male and Female in 4 age categories

12 & Under

13-18

18-50

50+

• Top Campus Participation: IDEA campus with the most runners on race day will win a TRAVELING TROPHY that will live at their IDEA campus until the next year's race! Who will take it home?!.

Race is rain or shine. No refunds allowed.

Packet Pick-Up (includes bib for all runners and shirt for paid runners):

• Thursday, March 5th & Friday March 6th

7:30am - 5:30pm

IDEA El Paso Regional Office, 813 N Kansas St Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79902

• Saturday, March 7, 2026

7:00am – 7:30am

Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta

About IDEA El Paso Public Schools:

As a tuition-free public school, IDEA believes every child can go to college. For the 16th yr IDEA provided college scholarships to 100% of its graduating high school seniors. IDEA El Paso Public Schools offers 5 beautiful campuses to serve El Paso children:

IDEA Mesa Hills | IDEA Edgemere | IDEA Rio Vista | IDEA Horizon Vista | IDEA Mesquite Hills Discover More: https://ideapublicschools.org/regions/el-paso/

Ready To Create A Brighter Future for Your Child

Get enrollment information here: http://www.ideapublicschools.org/apply. Our Approach is Different - and It Works!

From the first day students set foot on an IDEA Public Schools campus, we begin preparing them for success in college and in life. We achieve our record of 100% college acceptance through a focus on personalized learning, and character and leadership development beginning in Pre-K*.

Got questions and want to speak to someone directly? Sure thing! Contact: Yanira Aguilar, Regional Director of Operations at [email protected] or 915-309-9005.

Discover Healthy Kids Here:

Connect with Amanda Krippel – [email protected]

6th Annual

4928 Peter John Herrera Memorial Run

5K Run / Walk

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Opening Ceremony- 7:30 am

Race starts at 8:00 am

Ascarate Park Pavilion

6900 Delta

El Paso, TX 79905

Registration includes a Race shirt, Brunch from Classico Kitchen & Bar, and a race medal!

REGISTRATION FEES:

EARLY REGISTRATION THROUGH 3-05-2026: $45

LATE REGISTRATION: 3-06-2026 THROUGH 3-07-2026: $50

LATE, LATE REGISTRATION, NO MEDAL, NO BRUNCH: $30

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 3-08-2026: $60 (6:00 am - 7:00 am)

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up will be March 2nd through March 7th at the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Headquarters located at 3850 Justice Drive El PASO, Tx 79938. Monday through Friday, the hours for packet pickup will be 8 am to 8 pm. Saturday, the hours will be 9 am to 12 pm. Race Day packet pick-up will be from 6 am to 7 am at Ascarate Park.

AWARDS

1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall Male & Female

1st, 2nd & 3rd for Male & Female in the following age categories:

10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall First Responder Category Male & Female

1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall First Responder 4-person Team Category, average time of all 4 racers

First 1000 registrants will receive a shirt and race medal; registrants after February 9th will not be guaranteed the preferred size of shirt.

The race start time will be at 8 am.

Dogs and strollers welcome.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Deputy Julian Ochoa - 915.273.3800.ext.5393

Children’s Grief Center of El Paso

Memory 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk

Event Details:

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Run/Walk: 8:00 am

Family Fun Festival: 7:30 am-9:30 am

Ascarate Park, Blue Gill Parking Lot

El Paso, TX, 79905

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

CGC is the region’s only provider of grief support and therapy services for bereaved children, teens, and families. Every step taken in the Memory Run/Walk honors those we’ve lost and supports those who are grieving.

REGISTRATION:

First 600 pre-registered runners & walkers receive race t-shirt

FEES:

Adult:$40

Youth (Under 18): $25.00 - 'First 100 Youth under 18 register for free.'

Team Registration (10 or more): $30

First 9 team members to register will receive a $10 refund once your 10th team member registers. Everyone registered after the 9th team member will pay the discounted fee.

Virtual Couch 5K - $40

PACKET PICK UP:

EARLY PACKET- PICK UP: on Friday, March 20th @ Up & Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Ste. 205, 12-6 pm

RACE DAY PACKET PICK- UP: Saturday, March 21 @ start line, 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

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.

POST-RACE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

• Refreshments available at finish line

• Food Trucks

• Games and Activities

• Booths

Vendor Sign Up: 2026 Memory Run/Walk Vendor Sign-Up – Fill out form

For questions about volunteering, sponsorships, registration, or anything else, please contact:

Daniela Sandoval – [email protected], (915) 532-6004

Immanuel Christian School’s 4th Annual Dave Frazier Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 9:00 am

Immanuel Christian School 1201 Hawkins Blvd. El Paso, Texas 79925

Registration Fees: Where to Register

Early registration through March 26th is $30.00 online at www.immanuelwarriors.org

Late registration, March 27 and 28, $35.00 In person at Immanuel Christian School

1 Mile walk through March 26th is $25.00

1 Mile walk late registration, March 27 and 28, $30.00

Packet Pickup

March 27 at Immanuel Christian School, 2:30 to 4:30 pm (Hawkins entrance)

Race Day at Registration table 8:00-8:45 am (Viscount entrance)

Awards and Prizes

Race T-shirt for all early registrants

Water and snacks for all participants

Awards to top Female and Male finishers in the 5K

Medals for top 3 males and top 3 females in the 5K in each of the following age groups

(9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 & over)

Course Description

3.1 miles through the Cielo Vista area

The race assembly area will be on the Viscount side of the school

All proceeds benefit the Immanuel Christian School Athletic Department

For El Paso 5K

5K & 1 Mile

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Start time: 8:00 a.m.

at Hope City Church

6115 Woodrow Bean

In Person Packet pickup

APRIL 10,2026 4 pm -7 pm at Hope City Church

6115 Woodrow Bean

Race day packet pick up and registration from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Credit card only)

Registration fees:

Individual $25

Military & Child (12 & under) $20

Team $20 (5 or more to qualify for Team discount. First 4 to register will pay regular price and receive a $5 refund once the 5th person joins the team. Every new team member to join after that will pay the discounted price.)

Guaranteed t-shirt size for everyone who registers by Wednesday, March 25th.

Finisher medals for the first 300 runners to cross the finish line.

AWARDS

Trophy to the top 3 Male & Female in the 5K

Trophy for the LARGEST TEAM

Medals to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each category, male & female.

Age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

COACH ARCHIE DURAN MEMORIAL FAREWELL

5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK

8:00 A.M. START TIME

NATIONS TOBIN PARK

8831 RAILROAD DR.

Join the Coach Archie Duran Memorial 5K Virtual Run for our FAREWELL Walk/Run. The event, taking place April 12, 2026, will honor the life and legacy of former Jefferson and Irvin High School teacher and coach, Archie Duran, who passed away in a bus accident during a high school sports trip 8 years ago.

Participate with friends and family in our 5K run or 1 Mile Fun Walk, one mile for a good cause. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the foundation, which provides scholarships to El Paso area students.

Everyone gets a T-shirt, and the first 250 registrants receive a finishers' medal and SWAG!

For questions, please email [email protected]

ABOUT COACH ARCHIE DURAN MEMORIAL FUND

The Coach Archie Durán Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization created and established in 2018 to celebrate and honor our beloved coach, father, brother, son, and husband Archie Durán, who died in a bus accident bringing his Irvin High girls track team home from a track meet in Lubbock. Duran’s family set up the Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund to provide scholarships for the students that Duran cared so much about and to provide funds for teachers to purchase school supplies.

REGISTRATION FEES

Individual registration:

Early to 2-28-2026 - $25

After 2-28-2026: $30.00

Team registration: $30 per team member

ONLINE REGISTRATION-$30.00 (plus applicable fees)

REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

***PRE RACE PACKET PICK UP

Saturday April 11th at Hoppy Monk 4141 N Mesa St 12PM TO 4PM

RACE DAY PICK UP AND REGISTRATION AT THE START LINE FROM 7AM TO 7:45AM

AWARDS

Trophy to the Overall Male & Female runners in the 5K

Medals to the Top 3 finishers in male & female age groups

14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79. 80 & over

FINISHER MEDAL TO FIRST 250 5K RUNNERS TO CROSS THE LINE!

Kickin' Asphalt 5K and 1Mile Fun Run/Walk

Ascarate Park

6900 Delta

Time: RUN STARTS AT 6:00 pm

Registration Fees:

Race T-Shirt for the first 300 registered!

Adults: $30

Military/Under 18: $25

Team Registration (10 or more): $5 Discount

First 9 team members to register will receive a $5 refund once your 10th team member registers. Everyone who registers after the 9th team member will pay the discounted fee.

Race Day Registration: $35 (NO TEAM DISCOUNTS OFFERED ON RACE DAY)

Free entry for non-racers

Packet Pickup:

At the Center for Children

2200 N Stevens, Bldg C

El Paso, TX 79930

Thursday, April 16th – 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday, April 17th – 9:00 am-8:00 pm

No Race Day Pick-up except for bibs

Awards:

Trophies to the top 3 Male & Female runners in the 5K

Medals to the top 3 in the following age categories:

10 & under,11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

2026 AIA El Paso Architecure Run – 5K Run and Fun Walk

Paso del Norte Hotel

10 Henry Trost Ct.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 8:00 a.m.

Race day packet pick up 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

TEAM DISCOUNT - $5 FOR TEAMS OF 10 OR MORE

The first 9 team members will receive a $5 refund once the tenth team member registers. Everyone who registers for your team after that will pay the discounted price.

No race day registration

PACKET PICK UP

At Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa Ste 205, El Paso, TX 79902

April 18, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm

Technical t-shirt

Finisher medals to participants

Trophies to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K

Trophy to the largest team

Age group medals, both male and female, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over

Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Please help us keep assembly areas clean.

This isn't just another 5k... it's a way to make a difference! Every step you take helps provide essentials like diapers, socks, and school supplies for children in foster care or with an open CPS case. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps FILL THE ROOM with hope and support for local kids.

Lets come together, get active and give back!

THREE events to choose from:

1. 5k run or walk (timed event).

2. Family 1 mile walk (non-timed and non-competitive).

3. Kid's Dash! 50 meter dash for children 10 and under. All children will receive a medal!

GIVEAWAY:

Unisex shirts provided to the first 350 participants who register before 03/19/2025. Shirt and/or shirt size are not guaranteed if you register after the above specified date.

AWARDS:

1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals awarded to the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1st, 2nd & 3rd LARGEST teams!

PACKET PICKUP:

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

501 Hawkins Blvd.

Thursday and Friday April 16 & 17.

9am - 6pm

REGISTER BY APRIL 1ST TO RECEIVE EVENT TEE!

Join Autism Society of Texas El Paso to support the El Paso Autism community at the El Paso Autism Walk on Saturday, April 25th from 9:30am-12:30 pm!

Every dollar raised from this event directly supports programs and events for El Paso families, Autistic adults, and their loved ones in our community.

Choose Your Pace – 5K Fun Run or 1-Mile Walk!

Enjoy our non-competitive, untimed 5K Fun Run open to all ages and abilities, or join the family-friendly 1-mile walk for a more relaxed option. Everyone is welcome—come have fun with us!

Also includes: Resource Fair • Family Friendly Activities • All Abilities Playground • Event Tee (if register by April 1st deadline)

Walk with us at Ascarate Park!

FAQ's

¡REGÍSTRATE ANTES DEL 1.º DE ABRIL PARA RECIBIR TU CAMISETA DEL EVENTO!

Únete a la Autism Society of Texas El Paso para apoyar a la comunidad autista de El Paso en la Caminata por el Autismo de El Paso, el sábado 25 de abril de 9:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.

Cada dólar recaudado en este evento apoya directamente los programas y eventos para familias de El Paso, adultos autistas y sus seres queridos en nuestra comunidad.

¡Elige tu ritmo – Carrera recreativa de 5K o caminata de 1 milla!

Disfruta nuestra carrera recreativa de 5K, sin cronómetro y sin competencia, abierta a todas las edades y habilidades, o únete a la caminata familiar de 1 milla para una opción más relajada. ¡Todos son bienvenidos—ven a divertirte con nosotros!

También incluye: Feria de recursos • Actividades familiares • Área de juegos inclusiva • Camiseta del evento (si te registras antes del 1.º de abril)

¡Camina con nosotros en el Parque Ascarate!

Preguntas Frecuentes

Band on the Run Mini - K Fun Run & 5K

Run hosted by Coronado High School Band

Join us Live

May 9, 2026 / 7 A.M. Start time

at Coronado High School Baseball Field parking lot

Register by Monday, May 4, 2026, to get a t-shirt

Registration fees:

$25 for 18 years and over

$15 for under 18

TEAM PRICING

Teams of 10 or more will receive a $3 discount for each team member. The first 9 team members will receive a $3 refund once the 10th member joins. Everyone after that will pay the discounted price.

Early Packet pick up drive through:

Friday, May 8, 2025

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coronado High School Fine Arts building parking lot

Only Virtual packets for registrants located outside of El Paso will be mailed.

Race Day packet pick up (t-shirts not guaranteed) :

Saturday, May 9, 2026

6 a.m. to 6:45 a.m

Registration closes at midnight May 8th.

Registrations received after Thursday, May 3rd not guaranteed a T-shirt. Sold-out shirt sizes will say "Sold out" once inventory is gone.

Age Group Awards for live event

14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Are you signing up to support a particular student? Be sure to enter their name while registering.

Lace Up El Paso is proud to once again host the 2026 Sunrise Series! FOUR - 5k’s, running across El Paso from east to west!

This year's charity partner is the Child Crisis Center of El Paso - a portion of the proceeds will be used to assist families and children here in our local community. You can click the the Charity tab in the upper right corner and make your donation.

Meta Glasses!

With a minimum $15 donation, you'll be entered into a raffle to win a pair of meta glasses! Drawing will take place at the Season Finale!

DATES and LOCATIONS

May 30, 2026 – TBA

June 13, 2026 – TBA

June 27, 2026 – TBA

July 18, 2026 – TBA

All locations will be announced soon! Please follow LACE UP EL PASO on IG for the most recent info.

WHAT YOU GET!

Custom Sunrise Series Medal! IYKYK!! Custom Medal Add-ons for each event you complete!

Complete all FOUR events across El Paso to COMPLETE your Sunrise Series Medal! Virtual options available.

Price is $35 per event, but register for the FULL series and you'll receive a discount! We sold out last year, so register early!

GIVEAWAYS!

Each event will have its own unique giveaway!!!

Sign up for each event so you don’t miss out on the amazing swag!

Giveaways are limited and guaranteed only to the first 550 registered participants of each event.

For events with shirt giveaway, please note that shirt and/or shirt size are only guaranteed to the first 550 registered on or before May 01, 2026.

AWARDS:

Age Group Awards for the Top Three Finishers in each Age Group at each live event. Our age groups are the following: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. There are no ‘overall’ awards at each event because this is a series. There will be Custom Awards to the OVERALL Fastest Males and Females (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of the Series! There will also be awards for the LARGEST Teams (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of the series. These will be awarded at the Sunrise Series Finale. There are no awards for virtual events.

Strava Crowns:

Each event will have Strava segments up for grabs! Find the segments, Lace Up and earn that crown!

Post-Race

Runner's Party at all events; paletas, water, vendors, music.

PHOTO BOOTH

FREE photo booth at all events sponsored by the Law Office of Gabriel S. Perez!

PACKET PICKUP

Each event will have its own packet pickup. This will take place on Thursday and Friday before each scheduled event. Please review emails and social media for the most up to date information. We will post each packet pickup location both here and on Lace Up El Paso's IG page. There will be no race day packet pickup. If traveling or to make arrangements for pick up, please contact race director.

Registration closes: When event sells out or at 7pm the Friday before each event.

Schedule: 5:45am – 9am.

5:45 – 6:15 Vendor setup. (Vendor setup closes at 6:15, no more vehicles allowed in vendor area. Vendors will need to hand carry any items into the vendor area)

6:15 Volunteer meeting

6:30 – 6:45 Announcements, Warm Up and National Anthem.

6:45 5k Start!

8:15 Awards Ceremony!

9:00 Event area cleared.

Yes, we welcome wheelchairs and strollers out on the course. No bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards, wagons, scooters, motorized or electric devices. We are absolutely pet friendly! (Pets must be on a leash both on and off the course. You must pick up after your pets).

On 6 Jun 1944 US Army Rangers of the 2nd Ranger Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel James E. Rudder scaled the 90-foot cliffs of Point du Hoc under heavy machine gun fire. Meanwhile, the 1st and 5th Ranger Battalions landed at Omaha Beacn, where intense resistance intitally pinned down the assault; Brigadier General Norman Cota famously urged them forward with the line "Rangers, lead the way!" Despite suffering heavy casualties, the Rangers siezed their objectives and established a foothold, which would lead to the eventual liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation, and victory over Hitler's Third Reich. And in every conflict since that day, the Rangers have lived the motto coined in battle: RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

The D-Day Dash honors that legacy.

The D-Day Dash is part of the Ranger Memorial Triad. Runners who run all three races in a year will receive a free triad T-shirt and medal. If you missed Roger's Ranger Run in March, it's not too late. You can sign up for the remote (virtual) race, send in your results, and still receive credit!

The D-Day Dash 10K begins at 8 am on 6 Jun 2026 and is an out-and-back race on a paved trail.

The D-Day Dash 5K begins at 8:15 am on 6 Jun 2026 and is an out-and-back race on a paved trail.

The D-Day Dash Children's 1 mile Fun Run begins tentatively at 9:15 am on 6 Jun 2026 and is an out-and-back race on a paved trail.

The timing is designed to allow parents to run in another race and also assist their children in running the fun run; therefore the fun run will not begin until all parents have completed the other races. (Parents do not need to register for the children's fun run to run with or pace their children, unless they want a shirt and finishers medal).

All races begin at Ascarate Park. Enter the park and follow instructions for parking.

Packet pick-up is from 5:30-8:30 pm on 5 Jun 2026 at 3625 Douglas Ave, El Paso, TX 79903.

Same-day registration and same-day packet pick-up will be at 6:30-7:45 am 6 Jun 2026 at Ascarate Park.

All 5K/10K racers will receive a T-shirt and a finishers' medal (sizes not guaranteed after 30 May 2026).