
From the Organizer
One Run. Countless Stories.
Race proceeds benefit El Paso Matters, El Paso’s local, non-profit news organization. Elpasomatters.org
Registration fees
$40 thru 6/30
$45 thru 8/31
$50 thru 9/18
Team Discount: $5 discount for teams of 10 or more. The first 9 team members to register will pay the regular price and receive a $5 refund once the 10th team member registers. Everyone who registers as your team member from the 10th on will pay the discounted price.
RACE LIMITED TO 1000 REGISTRANTS
Packet pickup – Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa Ste 205
Thursday 9/17 from 2-6 pm
Friday 9/18 11-6 pm
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP!!!
Short-sleeve t-shirt guaranteed if registered by 8/31/26
All finishers will receive a commemorative El Paso Matters medal
REGISTRATION FOR THE RACE WILL BE CAPPED AT 1000
Trophies to the top three male and female finishers
Age group awards for the following: 9 and under, 10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70 and over
Trophy to the Largest Team!
NO REFUNDS
For more details, please visit elpasomatters.org/run
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
678,147
as of 2023
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at El Paso Matters 9.15K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
El Paso Matters 9.15K
Sep 19, 2026