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Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027– Sunday, February 28, 2027
- Location
- Downtown El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79901
Feb 27 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk?
Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday, February 27, 2027 through Sunday, February 28, 2027 in El Paso, Texas. The first event starts at 1:00 PM local time. Distances: kids run, 5K, half marathon, marathon and walk. Current entry fees run $15 to $130 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Feb 27, 2027.
El Paso Marathon race guide
The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, with the Raiz FCU Half Marathon and a 5K, runs Sunday, February 28, 2027, finishing at San Jacinto Plaza downtown. The race says its 2027 courses finish on a net decline and that the marathon qualifies runners for Boston. The kids dash and expo are Saturday.
- Race day
- Sun, Feb 28, 2027
- Marathon start
- 7:00 a.m. MST
- Downtown hub
- San Jacinto Plaza
- Course close
- 1:00 p.m.
- Boston qualifier
- Yes, per the race
- First run
- 2007
El Paso Marathon FAQ
When is the 2027 El Paso Marathon?
Sunday, February 28, 2027: marathon at 7 a.m., half at 7:20 and 5K at 7:40 (Mountain time). The kids dash and expo are Saturday, February 27, at the El Paso Convention Center.
How much does the El Paso Marathon cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon $130 ($140 from January 1); Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon $105 ($115 from January 1); Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk $45. Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
Is the El Paso Marathon a Boston qualifier?
The race says the marathon qualifies runners for the Boston Marathon and the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships, and that 2027 courses finish downtown on a net decline.
What is the El Paso Marathon time limit?
The marathon and half close at 1 p.m., and cutoffs are enforced.
How old do you have to be?
18 for the marathon, 12 for the half and 8 for the 5K. The kids dash is for ages 1–11.
When do El Paso Marathon prices go up?
The marathon is $130 through December 31, 2026, $140 from January 1 and $145 on February 27; the half is $105, $115 and $120 on the same dates, before sign-up fees.
Can I get a refund or transfer my El Paso Marathon entry?
No. Fees are non-refundable with no rollovers or transfers, and there’s no race-day registration or packet pickup. Strollers and pets aren’t allowed on course.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against RunSignup: El Paso Marathon, RunSignup: El Paso Marathon info, RunSignup: El Paso Marathon events and El Paso Runners. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAREFREE HOMES Kid's Dash | 200 Yards | Feb 27, 2027, 1:00 PM | $15.00 until Feb 27, 2027 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
| Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | 26.2 Miles | Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM | $130.00 until Dec 31, 2026 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
| Virtual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon | 26.2 Miles | Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM | $85.00 until Jan 4, 2027 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
| Virtual Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM | $70.00 until Jan 4, 2027 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
| Virtual Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 Miles | Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM | $40.00 until Jan 4, 2027 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
| Virtual Carefree Homes Kid's Dash | 200 Yards | Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 AM | $15.00 until Feb 26, 2027 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 26, 2027 |
| Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Feb 28, 2027, 7:20 AM | $105.00 until Dec 31, 2026 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
| Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 Miles | Feb 28, 2027, 7:40 AM | $45.00 until Dec 31, 2026 | Opens Apr 24, 2026 · Closes Feb 27, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk
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.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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