Races Marathon · El Paso, USA
El Paso Marathon
El Paso Marathon is a rolling marathon in El Paso, USA, held each February. The marathon starts at San Jacinto Plaza, runs east through Austin Terrace and Edgemere to a turnaround at Wedgewood Boulevard, then returns. A route-mapping site counts about 235 m of climbing. Late February in El Paso is dry and sunny, with race-morning temperatures of about 2 to 18°C. With El Paso Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
next: Sunday 28 February 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Late February in El Paso is dry and sunny, with race-morning temperatures of about 2 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
The marathon starts at San Jacinto Plaza, runs east through Austin Terrace and Edgemere to a turnaround at Wedgewood Boulevard, then returns. A route-mapping site counts about 235 m of climbing.
With El Paso Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $130, rising to $145 for the final days (2027 race)
Official El Paso Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 28 February 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5k
The course in numbers
The longest climb is between about 9 km and 15 km (miles 5.7 to 9.6), gaining about 70 m. Smaller climbs come near 17 to 21 km and again near 37 to 41 km.
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Paved city streets
- Total climb
- 235 m (770 ft)
- Total descent
- 235 m (770 ft)
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- First run in 2007.
- The race gives a net downhill finish at San Jacinto Plaza, according to the organiser.
- The 2026 marathon had its largest field to date, with more than 700 runners expected.
Pick your goal for El Paso
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around El Paso Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the El Paso Marathon?
- The next El Paso Marathon is on Sunday 28 February 2027 in El Paso, USA. It is held each February.
- Is the El Paso Marathon course flat?
- The marathon starts at San Jacinto Plaza, runs east through Austin Terrace and Edgemere to a turnaround at Wedgewood Boulevard, then returns. A route-mapping site counts about 235 m of climbing.
- How do I enter the El Paso Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $130, rising to $145 for the final days (2027 race).
- Is the El Paso Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The El Paso Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the El Paso Marathon?
- Train specifically for El Paso — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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