In 96 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Up and Running, El Paso TX
Distance
5K
Typical weather
40–63°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
41–62°F
dry
2024
47–73°F
dry
2023
39–57°F
dry
2022
30–61°F
dry
2021
37–58°F
dry
2020
37–66°F
dry
2019
46–56°F
dry
2018
36–57°F
dry
2017
48–72°F
dry
2016
40–64°F
dry
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About this race
18th Annual Iron Turkey
Event Date and Time: Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Location: Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902
Registration Fees
- Until August 31: $30.00
- Sept 1 – Sept 30: $35.00
- Oct 1 – Oct 31: $40.00
- Nov 1 – Nov 25: $45.00
Race Details
- Entry Cap: Race is capped at 1000 entries
- Participant Perks: All participants receive a long sleeve technical t-shirt
- Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for all participants!
- Awards: Trophies to the top three male and female, and age group awards from 9 and under to 75 and over
Refreshments and Packet Pickup
- Finish Line Refreshments: Awesome refreshments at the finish line
- Packet Pickup: Tuesday 11/24 from 2-6 pm
- Packet Pickup: Wednesday 11/25 from 10-6 pm
- Race Day Policy: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP
Charity Beneficiary
Proceeds Benefit: UTEP Football
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