Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

Description
Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run
Hosted by The El Paso Bicycle Club benefiting University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso

Date: 
Sunday, September 27, 2026

Location:
Grace Gardens
6709 Westside Dr.
El Paso, Texas  79932
 
General Ride Information:
The El Paso Bicycle Club (EPBC) is collaborating with University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso to bring the Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5k Walk/Run to the Texas - New Mexico region.  This year’s ride will feature the Upper and Mesilla Valleys with 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition.  All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles. 
 
Proceeds benefit UMC’s Cardiac Care Fund, which supports awareness, early screenings, and life-saving treatments for heart disease and stroke—conditions that disproportionately affect Hispanic communities in our border region. In fact, every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a heart attack or stroke, making these the top causes of death nationwide. UMC is proud to be recognized with the American Heart Association’s highest honors in stroke care, including the Gold Plus Stroke Elite Plus designation, thanks to our cutting-edge treatment protocols and exceptional neurosciences team. Your support helps bring life-saving cardiac care to those who need it most in El Paso and beyond.

New this Year:
This year we are adding a 5k walk/run to promote healthy living for our families within our community.  Families are encouraged to participate in the 5k while they wait for their cycling enthusiast to cross the finish line.
Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79.

Distance & Start Time:
62 mile Habanero Ride – start time 7:00 am
5K walk / run - start time 7:15 am
40 mile Chile Rojo Ride – start time 7:30 am
25 mile Chile Verde Ride – start time 8:30
5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride – start time 9:15 am 
                                        
Rest Stops:
(approximately every 15 miles-porta potties available)
62 miles – 4 rest stops
40 miles – 3 rest stops
25 miles -  2 rest stops

Registration July- September
62 mile -$85.00
40 mile – $75.00
25 mile $50.00
5 mile -$30.00
5K walk/run-$30 individual entry

NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION

Included in your registration:                                                                                                         
Participant Number
T-shirts for the first 500 registrations
Finisher Medal
Post-Ride Food & Beverage     
    
Packet Pick Up:

Trek El Paso
1620 Resler Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79911
Saturday 09/20/25
10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Podium Finish
921 Texas  Ave.
El Paso, Texas  79901
Saturday, 09/20/25
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Crazy Cat Cyclery
2800 N. Stanton
El Paso, Texas 79902
Sunday, 09/21/25
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

El Paso Vintage Bicycle
4913 Pershing
El Paso, Texas 79930
Monday, 09/22/25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 
La Wheela Bike Shop & Restaurant Bar
11950 Montana Ave Bldg. A Suite 1
El Paso, Texas 79936
Tuesday, 09/23/25
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Desert Fox Cyclery
1691 N. Zaragosa
El Paso, Texas  79936
Wednesday, 09/24/25
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Border Bicycle
4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #C
El Paso, Texas  79936
Thursday 09/25/25
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

 
Ride Day
Grace Gardens
6:00 am
 

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