Franklin Mountains Trail Run - El Paso, Texas - Running

The Franklin Mountains Trail Run is a Running race in El Paso, Texas consisting of a Half Marathon and 10K and 5K Trail Run.

COME RUN THE 3 DAY MOUNTAIN RACE FESTIVAL THAT IS THE FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS TRAIL RUN! COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a true Texas mountain race in the Franklin Mountains in Far West Texas. The races will start at around 5,000' altitude and climb to 7,192' for the 50k. Most of the trail is low desert with runnable terrain and some easy, technical segments. The climb to the North Franklin Peak is a combination of steep climbing and switchbacks.

The Start/Finish will be at the pavilion area circle inside of the Franklin Mountains State Park.

50k will be one loop of 32.5 miles
Total Elevation will be 9,000' up and 9,000' down

27k will be one loop of 17.1 miles
Total Elevation will be 5,500' up and 5,500' down

13.1 will be 2 loops. 1 loop of 9.3 and one loop of 3.8
Total Elevation will be 2,477' up and 2,697 down

10k will be 2 loops 1 loop of 3.8 and one loop of 2.6
Total Elevation will be 1,221' up and 1,371' down

5k will be 1 loop of 3.8
Total Elevation will be 417' up and 505' down

King/Queen of the Mountain will be 6-8 miler to the peak/back
Total Elevation will be 2,200' up and 2,200' down
50K RUNNERS/27K

All 50k runners should be aware that this is a mountain ultra and there will be inherent risks involved in running this trail race. There will be portions of the course that will be off trail, up/down scree fields, and next to cliffs on either side. All runners should have a water carrying capacity to last them 6-7 miles, which could be 2-3 hours if walking/hiking. Also, be aware that you will not be taken in from the course if you drop out of the race. If you drop out you need to do so at an aid station. In the case that you are hurt on the course and cannot continue, we will use the Park Search and Rescue to insure your safety.

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KING/QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN

The recommended routes for each distance will be about 3.5-8.0 miles which will start at the Mundys Gap trail head and go to the peak of North Franklin Mountain, and then back down to the start. We will use off trail/scree fields for some of the route and there are inherit risks involved in that. We may also have multiple routes as this race is meant to have you see how you can get to the top the fastest and back down.

To finish you must go to the TOP, get a summit band, and return down. This is the only way to finish.