Eastwood Stars & Strides Community 5k Race
Eastwood Stars & Strides Community 5k Race is a running race on August 21, 2026 in El Paso, TX, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- August 21, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come be part of the largest cross country meet in the history of El Paso, under the lights at a night time race. The meet will have 47 cross country teams and a lot of fans for you to race with. We will have a separate 5k race (not racing with the high schools):
Pick up your Bibs the day of the race at the table located near the finish line at the Eastside Sports complex
6pm 9th Grade Division-Boys start 1st girls start 5 min after the boys.
Approximately 6:45pm Open Division-Boys start 1st girls start 5 min after
Approximately 7:30pm Girls Varsity Race
Approximately 8:00pm Varsity Boys Race
pproximately 8:15pm Community 5k Race
Medals will be given to the first 20 female runners and the first 20 male runners across the finish line, regardless of age.
Here is a link to a YouTube Video of last years race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYmOwkV2NNw
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso 32 Ene, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About El Paso, TX
Population
678,147
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,680 ft
Nearest Airport
ELP
El Paso International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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30
Days to train
- Race
- Eastwood Stars & Strides Community 5k Race
- Date
- August 21, 2026
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Eastwood Stars & Strides Community 5k Race
Aug 21, 2026