El Paso 5K
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing, moderate wind
A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 68°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 14mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.
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Race Info
The 5K Run/Walk is the shortest race of the El Paso Marathon weekend, a loop through the streets of downtown El Paso that starts and finishes in the downtown core. The course is flat. It is held on the Sunday of race weekend after the marathon and half marathon have started, and it is open to walkers as well as runners.
