
From the Organizer
This years race will be at the Eastside Sports Complex, a great opportunity to run in a night time road race!!!!!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP IS THURSDAY 7/16/26 1pm-6pm at 9908 TRINIDAD
ONLINE REGISTRATION ends at 10PM on 7/16/26, LATE REGISTRATION will be at the starting line on 7/17/26 beginning at 6:00pm, cost is $27. Late registration cost is $32 and we can accept cash, credit, or check. This is a summer NIGHT road race held at the Eastside Sports Complex. This is the 10th year of our road race which will be chip timed. Here is a links to pictures of past races.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/TX/ElPaso/EastwoodCommunityRoadRace
Perfect to get out of the El Paso heat with this summer NIGHT race!!! Very nice awards, in fact you will not find better medals at any other El Paso race!!!! Nice large medals to the top 3 finishers in each age division. Age divisions are 10-Under, 11-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-Over T- Shirts to the first 300 Registered runners!!! Nice UNDERARMER DRY-FIT shirts!!!! for the 1st 300 registered runners. If you would like to pick your race packet up early you can pick it up from noon to 5pm on Thursday July 24th at 9908 Trinidad, or you can pick to up on Friday at the race. RACE WILL START AT 8:00PM
ALL RACERS WILL RECEIVE A VERY NICE PARTICIPANT MEDAL!!!!!!!!!!!
This race is a memorial race sponsored by the Omohundro Family. Jim Omohundro is a former El Paso Police officer who passed away young due to complications from injuries he sustained while on duty. The run is meant to honor Jim Omohundro life, and legacy while also benefiting youth in the area.
Here is a link to a YouTube Video of last years race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML2J37V1apM
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
93°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso 32 Ene, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Jim Omohundro Courage Memorial Sundown Rundown 5k Run & 1 mile walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
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Jim Omohundro Courage Memorial Sundown Rundown 5k Run & 1 mile walk
Jul 17, 2026