El Paso Marathon

The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon is a winter road race held in El Paso, Texas, United States, offering a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, kids dash, and virtual options. The event gives runners a race-day tour through one of the most distinctive cities in the American Southwest, with desert light, mountain views, downtown streets, borderland culture, and a strong community-running atmosphere.

The marathon is especially appealing for runners who want a late-February race in generally mild conditions. El Paso’s location on the U.S.-Mexico border gives the event a unique regional identity: a mix of Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico influences, with the Franklin Mountains rising above the city and downtown serving as the race hub. The event has also positioned itself as a fast marathon opportunity, with a certified course, a six-hour marathon time limit, and race operations built around both serious runners and community participants.