Cupid's Chase 5K El Paso runs from McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre on McKelligon Canyon Road, with check-in at 7:00 AM and the race start at 9:00 AM. It is a certified 5K with professional timing, immediate results, and a rain-or-shine setup. The race is part of a national February series tied to Valentine's season and the founding of Community Options, with money raised for housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The El Paso race is built for more than fast runners: walkers, wheelchair participants, families with strollers, sponsors, and leashed pets can all join. The Cupid theme shows up in the registration colors, with white for single participants and red for taken ones. Awards go to the top three overall men and women, and age-group medals cover 14 divisions from 12-and-under through 70-and-over. Finishers may receive a Cupid's Chase medal and drawstring bag while supplies last.