
From the Organizer
El Paso Runners Foundation 10K
October 4, 2026
Start time: 8:00 a.m.
Braden Aboud Memorial Park
4325 Riverbend Dr.
El Paso, TX 79922
All registration - $40 through September 28, 2026
Late Registration - $50 through October 3, 2026
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Saturday, October 2nd at Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa Ste 205, 12 pm to 7 pm.
FINISHER MEDALS & DRAWSTRING BACKPACK TO THE FIRST 1000 FINISHERS
Trophy to the top 3 overall Male & Female finishers
Age group awards to the top 3 Male & Female finishers in the following age groups:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
TROPHY FOR THE LARGEST TEAM!
FANTASTIC FOOD & POST RACE VENDORS!
Proceeds benefit the El Paso Runners Foundation, a 501C3 non-profit, and our charity partners.
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
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
14%
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 Runners Foundation 10K, 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
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Runners Foundation 10K
Oct 4, 2026