Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10k Run · 5k Run & more
From the Organizer
Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10k and 5k is presented by United Way of El Paso County and sponsored by the City of Sunland Park. The event will start and finish at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. This race is perfect for both first-time runners and experienced athletes who want to take on a new challenge or improve their time. This year, we'll also be having a family friendly Giddy Up Fun Run around the racetrack.
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
67°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
9%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Teresa Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sunland Park, NM
Population
17,085
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
ELP
El Paso International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
- Race
- Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
Coming Up
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16 miles away
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5K
16 miles away
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16 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Sunland Park, New Mexico on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Sunland Park, New Mexico at 1200 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Nov 14, 2026