Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk
El Paso Marathon offers a fast, net-downhill course with strong community spirit and international draw.
Race Date
Feb 27, 2027
Location
El Paso, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 200 Yards, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,610
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K offer a compelling race day experience in the heart of Texas. First run in 2007, the event has grown significantly, now in its 4th edition with recent finishers around 1356, drawing participants from approximately 29 states and even internationally.
The course is designed for speed, featuring a net downhill profile that aids finish times and enhances Boston Marathon qualification chances. This certified course is a draw for runners seeking personal bests. The event boasts a loyal following, with about 28% of participants returning year after year.
Runners can expect a welcoming atmosphere, culminating in a festive downtown finish. The event provides a T-shirt as giveaway swag, and the growing field size indicates a positive trend and strong community engagement.
Race-provided description
About the Races In 2027, the El Paso Marathon races will return to our roots when we once again finish in Downtown, just as the marathon did for our first race in 2007.
Finishing downtown not only gives runners and spectators alike a chance to enjoy the historic center of the city, it lets runners finish on a net decline, which helps them with their finish time and improves their chances to qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon or the 2027 Abbott WMM MTT Age Group Marathon World Championships. The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon is a qualifier for both the Boston and the Abbott Age Group Championship marathons. Many El Paso Marathon overall winners and age group winners have gone on to compete in those races. Held on the same day as the Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon and the Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K, the marathon and its associated races have attracted runners from nearly every state in the United States and from countries as varied as Mexico, France, Norway, Liberia, and Germany.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Start Time
7:20 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Downtown El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79901
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout734 years running
~1,027 finishers a year
growing or steady
28% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 29 states
winner 1:11:17
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
36°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
38%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,610 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2018
Total finishers
4,610
Median time
2:15:30
Latest turnout
1,356
States
30
Turnout by year
2015–2018
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk?
The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk is held on Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 7:20 AM.
Where does the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk take place?
It takes place in El Paso, Texas.
What distances does the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 200 Yards, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk course flat and good for a PR?
The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,610 runners who have completed the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk.
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