Junior Leadership Run (5K)
Junior Leadership Run (5K) is a running race on October 3, 2026 in El Paso, TX.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Location
- 3200 Durazno, El Paso, TX
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RUN
October 3, 2026 | El Paso, Texas
OUR MISSION
To revive Junior Leadership El Paso — a youth leadership development program that creates pathways for El Paso's next generation of civic and community leaders. We run to ensure that every young person in El Paso has access to the mentorship, knowledge, and community connections that make leadership possible.
Junior Leadership Run (5K)
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Deadbeach Brewery
3200 Durazno
El Paso, Texas
Beneficiary: Junior Leadership El Paso Program Revival
Hosted By: Leadership El Paso Class 47
WHAT YOUR SPONSORSHIP & PARTICIPATION BUILDS
The Junior Leadership El Paso program will serve approximately 40 high school students per cohort, immersing them in a year-long experience that includes:
- Monthly full-day leadership sessions with top professionals and civic leaders
- Deep exposure to El Paso's key sectors: government, healthcare, education, military, business, and the arts
- A capstone community service project conceived and executed by each cohort
- Mentorship connections with adult professionals from across industries
- A formal graduation ceremony and lifelong alumni network
This is an investment in El Paso's future — not for one year, but for every year that follows.
REGISTRATION FEES
| PERIOD | DATES | COST |
| Early | July 2026 | $40 |
| Standard | August 2026 | $47 |
| Final | Sept 1–26 | $55 |
| Late | Sept 27–Oct 1 | $60 Shirt Size Not Guaranteed |
SPECIAL STUDENT PRICING
Students 18 & under $25
PACKET PICK-UP
Locations and times TBD
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Junior Leadership Run (5K), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to El Paso than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Junior Leadership Run (5K)
Oct 3, 2026