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Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2

Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2 is a late-October race weekend held at the South End Trail Head of La Llorona Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This event is part of the Dead Running Series. Both days feature distances from 5K and 10K up through the half marathon, marathon, 50K, 100K, and 100 miler. All races begin at 7:00 AM, with an optional 6:00 AM start for those running the half marathon and longer distances. Walkers are welcome, strollers are permitted for participants with small children, and the event follows a “no runner left behind” policy. The course is fast, flat, and paved, with a crushed gravel lane alongside. This setup suits first-time distance goals and personal-best attempts. The 5K and 10K follow simple out-and-back routes. The longer races repeat a 1.1-mile out-and-back section, passing a Super Aid Station multiple times. The marathon course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston qualifier. Aid stations provide a wide selection of food and drinks, and runners can refill water bottles at a dedicated table. Each participant receives a T-shirt, and each finisher earns a medal for each day. Anyone completing back-to-back 50K, 100K, or 100-mile races gets a special Day of the Dead belt buckle and medal.

Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins and ends at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico. The event includes three main race distances and a Giddy Up Fun Run, with all races commencing in the morning and concluding by noon. United Way of El Paso County presents the event, sponsored by the City of Sunland Park, and Race El Paso manages the local race production. The course takes participants onto Sunland Park trails, offering expansive New Mexico vistas before returning to the racetrack and casino. The event is designed for a diverse group, including novice runners, seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests, families, and children participating in the Fun Run on the racetrack. The initial 600 registrants will receive technical shirts and race merchandise. Race El Paso's background in organizing events has helped numerous individuals complete their first race in the El Paso area.

State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

The State 47 Las Cruces Marathon begins and ends at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The race location is approximately 3,900 feet above sea level. This event is part of a winter race series featuring a USATF-certified marathon eligible for Boston qualification. It also includes a USATF-certified half marathon, a 4-person relay, a 4.7K run/walk, and a .47-mile kids' mini run. The theme connects to New Mexico being the 47th state, influencing even the shorter race distances with the number 47. The course winds through the Las Cruces area, passing pecan orchards with views of the Organ Mountains and the Rio Grande River in the distance. Wanderlust Running organizes the event, which has sold out for multiple consecutive editions and attracted participants from all 50 states and 8 countries. Runners receive chip timing, custom finisher medals, complimentary professional photos, awards with local themes, and custom age-group awards. The marathon has a time limit of 8 hours, with an option for an Early Bird start for those needing more time, though this wave is not eligible for awards.

Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk

The El Paso race weekend features a Sunday marathon ending in Downtown El Paso, followed by a half marathon and a 5K run/walk. The marathon serves as the competitive core, qualifying participants for the Boston Marathon and contributing to the Abbott age-group championship pathway. The weekend also includes a Saturday kids’ dash and virtual options for all race distances. The downtown finish echoes the conclusion of the first edition, offering runners a net downhill course that can aid them late in the race. The event attracts a diverse field, from local 5K participants to marathoners aiming for qualifying times. Past winners have advanced to compete in Boston and Abbott championship events. Participants have traveled from almost every U.S. state, along with international runners from countries like Mexico and France.

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About Half Marathon races in El Paso

El Paso Training Notes

El Paso hosts 4 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Scenic Drive when they want views and honest climbing. Scenic Drive closes to cars on Sunday mornings from 6am to noon, and runners, walkers, and cyclists take it over. McKelligon Canyon Run brings the hills and the return-trip view. Ascarate Park, Ascarate Lake Loop, Manhattan Heights and Memorial Park, Sunset Heights Neighborhood, Pat O'Rourke Memorial Trail, West Side Community Park, and the Paso Del Norte Trail all stay in the rotation. Coffee Posse keeps group energy around town. The Up and Running 4th of July 5K gives the calendar its anchor races.

The El Paso Bicycle Club is the easy door into road and gravel miles here. The club rides almost every Saturday and Sunday, and locals jump into B/IG rides, Group A, Group B, or the Thursday Morning Cruise depending on legs. Borderland Mountain Bike Association is where riders look for technical mountain biking and singletrack. Roadies use Mission Trail, Rio Grande River Trail, El Paso-Juarez Loop, Scenic Drive, and Transmountain Road. Transmountain Road and the Franklin Mountains hold the climbs. The climb is 3 km and gains 864 m. 8 km. The Chile Pepper Challenge is the anchor event.

March through May and September through November are the sweet spots for base miles, long runs, and Z2 rides. El Paso gets more than 300 sunny days a year, so locals treat shade, water, and start time like part of the workout. May through September gets relentlessly hot, and summer miles work best early before the desert starts cooking. June through September brings monsoon moisture, mountain lift, and hard afternoon thunderstorms. Winter stays cool to mild and dry, but the city and nearby mountains can get snow. Locals keep running and riding, then adjust layers, routes, and climb plans when the Franklin Mountains turn cold.