
Races in West Texas & El Paso
53 upcoming races in 17 cities, mostly 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon. Next up: Stan Weik Stomp Out Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, April 3, 2027in San Saba. Updated Nov 12, 2026. Looking further afield? Browse all races in Texas, or our guide to running across Texas.
El Paso, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and San Angelo. Dry air, elevation, wide-open roads, and desert and mountain trails around El Paso.
The busiest city in the region is El Paso: see all 27 upcoming races in El Paso, or the calendar of San Angelo races.
44 upcoming races include a 5K in West Texas & El Paso. For holiday runs and every other 5K statewide, see 5Ks in Texas. Running on Thanksgiving? See the Texas turkey trot calendar. 12 include a 10K; compare them on the Texas 10K calendar.
3 upcoming marathons in West Texas & El Paso. Compare them with the rest of the state on the full Texas marathon calendar. 6 upcoming half marathons here; see every half marathon in Texas.
City guides: El Paso races. Each picks out the biggest races in town, with current fees, where to train and an FAQ.
8 upcoming races here have a trail event and 5 have an ultra distance. See every trail race in Texasand every ultramarathon in Texas.
Some races here include an obstacle course. Compare them with the rest of the state on our list of Texas mud runs.
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Clear filtersApril 2027
4 races


5K To Fill the Room! Presented by Community Partners of El Paso

May 2027
7 races


Rattlesnake Racing 16 Hr Rock, Roll and Rattlesnake Challenge Adventure Race


25th Lee Moor Annual Walk/Run for Families in Crisis

June 2027
1 race
September 2027
1 race
Running stores in West Texas & El Paso
Up & Running
Up & Running, a single-location running store on N. Mesa in El Paso, offers gait analysis, shoe fitting, and brands including Brooks, Hoka, and Saucony.
Abilene Running Co.
Abilene Running Co. is a specialty running store on Industrial Boulevard in Abilene offering shoe fitting, group runs, and Asics and Newton Running shoes.
Midland Athletic Company
Midland Athletic Company on N Midkiff Rd in Midland offers shoe fitting and group runs and carries Hoka, On Running, Brooks, Saucony, Lululemon, and R.A.D.
Midland Athletic Company
Midland Athletic Company's Odessa store on TX-191 offers shoe fitting and group runs and carries Hoka, On Running, Brooks, Saucony, Lululemon, and R.A.D.
From the Dispatch

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