
From the Organizer
Registration fees:
$35 through midnight 7/1/2026
$40 7/2/2026 - 7/3/2026
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP
NO REFUNDS
Technical t-shirt to the first 750 guaranteed. REGISTER EARLY
FINISHER MEDALS TO THE FIRST 750 ATHLETES TO CROSS THE LINE!
PACKET PICK UP:
Up and Running / 3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205 / El Paso, TX 79901
7-2-2026 from 2pm to 6pm
7-3-2026 from 11am to 6 pm
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP
AWARDS
Trophies to top three male and female
Age group awards for the following: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over
TROPHY FOR THE LARGEST TEAM!
Enjoy hot dogs and ice cold watermelon for post race refreshments.
Proceeds benefit Run El Paso, a not for profit organization and it's mission of promoting health and fitness in the community through running. Run El Paso supports our community through various efforts which have included hosting runs and events, performing community service projects, providing scholarships, hosting food and toy drives and much more.
If you would like to join Run El Paso, follow this link https://rep.clubexpress.com/ and click on the 'Join Us' tab at the top of the page.
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
97°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
678,147
as of 2023
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 Up and Running 4th of July 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
La Fe Annual "Father's Day" Community Health 5K Run / Walk
Less than a mile away
Sonny’s Run In the Sun
Less than a mile away
Eagle at Night Aquathlon
Less than a mile away
Desert Mountains “Ordinary" Bicycle Race
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
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)
Up and Running 4th of July 5K
Jul 4, 2026