Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

Hosted by The El Paso Bicycle Club benefiting University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso

Date

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Location

Grace Gardens
6709 Westside Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79932

General Ride Information

• Collaboration: The El Paso Bicycle Club (EPBC) is collaborating with University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso to bring the Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5k Walk/Run to the Texas - New Mexico region.
• Routes: This year’s ride will feature the Upper and Mesilla Valleys with 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition.
• Support: All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles.
• Proceeds: Proceeds benefit UMC’s Cardiac Care Fund, which supports awareness, early screenings, and life-saving treatments for heart disease and stroke.

New this Year

• 5K Addition: This year we are adding a 5k walk/run to promote healthy living for our families within our community.
• Family Participation: Families are encouraged to participate in the 5k while they wait for their cycling enthusiast to cross the finish line.
• Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79.

Distance & Start Time

• 62 mile Habanero Ride: start time 7:00 am
• 5K walk/run: start time 7:15 am
• 40 mile Chile Rojo Ride: start time 7:30 am
• 25 mile Chile Verde Ride: start time 8:30 am
• 5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride: start time 9:15 am

Rest Stops

• Frequency: Approximately every 15 miles-porta potties available
• 62 miles: 4 rest stops
• 40 miles: 3 rest stops
• 25 miles: 2 rest stops

Registration July- September

• 62 mile: $85.00
• 40 mile: $75.00
• 25 mile: $50.00
• 5 mile: $30.00
• 5K walk/run: $30 individual entry

NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION

Included in your registration

• Participant Number
• T-shirts for the first 500 registrations
• Finisher Medal
• Post-Ride Food & Beverage

Packet Pick Up

• Trek El Paso: 1620 Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79911
  Saturday 09/20/25 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
• Podium Finish: 921 Texas Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901
  Saturday, 09/20/25 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Crazy Cat Cyclery: 2800 N. Stanton, El Paso, Texas 79902
  Sunday, 09/21/25 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• El Paso Vintage Bicycle: 4913 Pershing, El Paso, Texas 79930
  Monday, 09/22/25 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• La Wheela Bike Shop & Restaurant Bar: 11950 Montana Ave Bldg. A Suite 1, El Paso, Texas 79936
  Tuesday, 09/23/25 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Desert Fox Cyclery: 1691 N. Zaragosa, El Paso, Texas 79936
  Wednesday, 09/24/25 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Border Bicycle: 4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #C, El Paso, Texas 79936
  Thursday 09/25/25 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Ride Day

Grace Gardens
6:00 am

Learn More

Visit the official race page

Check out video from 2024!