Races Half marathon · El Paso, USA
Transmountain Half Marathon
Transmountain Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in El Paso, USA, held each November. A point-to-point route from the west side of El Paso over Transmountain Road to the east side. The organiser describes a climb of about 10 km (6 miles) followed by a fast downhill to the finish. Early morning in El Paso in November is cool and dry, usually 3 to 21°C over the race window. A course as hilly as Transmountain Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Early morning in El Paso in November is cool and dry, usually 3 to 21°C over the race window.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point route from the west side of El Paso over Transmountain Road to the east side. The organiser describes a climb of about 10 km (6 miles) followed by a fast downhill to the finish.
A course as hilly as Transmountain Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $65 to 30 September, then $75 (2026 race)
- Places
- 500 runners
Official Transmountain Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 06:30
- Time limit
- 4 hours
The course in numbers
The long climb over Transmountain Road comes first, then the course drops towards the finish at El Paso Community College's Transmountain Campus.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
Worth knowing
- Buses carry runners from the finish area to the start.
- Finishers get burritos and snacks and there is a stretching area.
Pick your goal for El Paso
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Transmountain Half Marathon?
- It is held each November in El Paso, USA. Check the official Transmountain Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Transmountain Half Marathon course flat?
- A point-to-point route from the west side of El Paso over Transmountain Road to the east side. The organiser describes a climb of about 10 km (6 miles) followed by a fast downhill to the finish.
- How do I enter the Transmountain Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $65 to 30 September, then $75 (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Transmountain Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Transmountain Half Marathon's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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