Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union is a running race on November 8, 2026 in El Paso, TX, with an entry fee of $65.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start time: 6:30 am
A classic returns! Runners will run from El Paso's west-side, over Transmountain road, finishing on the city's east-side. Athletes will be presented with a challenging 6 mile climb before being treated to a fast downhill to the finish.
Register today, this event is limited to 500 registrants!
The course will be closed for 4 hours. Before registering, please be sure you can finish the distance in 4 hours.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, November 7, 2026
FirstLight Federal Credit Union Headquarters
9983 Kenworthy Street, El Paso, TX 79924
NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
Race Day Transportation
There will be transportation available from the finish line back to the start area after the race. We encourage carpooling.
Registration Fees
- $65 through September 30th
- $75 October 1st through November 7th
Race Swag
All finishers will receive a fabulous FirstLight Credit Union T-shirt, finisher medal & race bag!
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
69°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from La Tuna 1 S, 7 mi from the venue.
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 Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
72
Days to train
- Race
- Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Nov 8, 2026