McKelligon Canyon Challenge

El Paso on the Move

McKelligon Canyon Challenge

5K Run/Walk

Date and Time

• Date: September 20, 2026
• Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
• Race Day Registration: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
• Gate Closure: 7:45 a.m. (SHARP)

Location

• Race Assembly Area: McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater Court Yard
• Parking: Car pooling is recommended as parking is limited.

Registration Fees (non-refundable)

• Early Registration: $35 (through September 15th)
• Late and Race Day Registration: $40
• Children under 12 years: $25
• Active Military: $30 (discount applied at checkout)

Team Registration: $30 (NO TEAM REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY)

Minimum of 10 members to qualify for team discount. First 9 members to register will pay regular price and be refunded $5 once the 10th member registers. All team members that register from that point on receive team discount. Teams that do not register online must turn in all registration forms/fees at the same time.

Note: NO RACE SHIRTS AT RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Early Packet Pick Up

• Date: Thursday, September 17TH
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Location: El Paso Central SDA Church
• Address: 1801 McRae Blvd.

Note: NO PACKET PICK UP ON FRIDAY SEPT 18TH or SATURDAY SEPT 19TH

If you missed packet pick up on Friday, you can pick up your packet on race day beginning at 6:45 a.m.

Awards and Prizes

Food and refreshments available at the finish line.

The first 500 registered participants will receive a technical t-shirt. The first 400 finishers for the 5K RUN will receive finisher medals. Food and refreshments will be available at the finish line. One mile walkers DO NOT receive medals.

Trophies

Trophies: to top three male and female overall in the 5K run.

Medals: to top three 5K run finishers in the following age groups (male/female): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Proceeds to benefit El Paso community gardens & health promotion related activities.

Contact Information

Irish Pugao 909.528.0394

More Information

For more details, visit the race website: McKelligon Canyon Challenge