
From the Organizer
Sun. Nov. 8, 2026
EVENT START TIMES:
20K and 10K Trail Runs
PLACE: Westside Open Space Reserve/ Westside Park/ Don Haskins Rec Center
7400 High Ridge Road (off Resler)
El Paso, TX. 79912
ENTRY FEES: $45 until September 20, 11:59 p.m.
After that, $50.
$10 discount for Military, Fire, and Police Departments, First Responders.
PACKET PICK -UP:
In-person registration and packet
Pick-up at Up And Running,
3233 N. Mesa, Ste. 205.
Sat. November 7, 11 am - 5 pm
NO Race Day Registration (but yes, there is packet pick-up in the park).
SWAG:
Tech T-shirts to all entrants. Finishers medals to all who finish DISTANCE FOR WHICH THEY SIGN UP.
Please NO transferring of Bibs.
Please contact Mark D. at markgd55@gmail.com
COURSE:
98.5% same basic 5 mile lollipop Loop as 2023.
Scenic, rolling, variety of footing.
Aprox. 800’ of climb per 5 miles.
MAP will be posted on-line.
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
70°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso Intl Ap, 10 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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SLEEPING LION RIDGE TRAIL RUNS, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
144
Days to train
Coming Up
Sonny’s Run In the Sun
2 miles away
Up and Running 4th of July 5K
5 miles away
Limbs International 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
4 miles away
11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SLEEPING LION RIDGE TRAIL RUNS
Nov 8, 2026