Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM MDT
  • Location El Paso, Texas
  • Price $32.80 - $91.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra, 5 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run in El Paso on Sunday, September 28, 2025! This exciting event, hosted at Grace Gardens, promises a day of fun and fitness while supporting a vital cause. Riders of all skill levels can choose from four scenic cycling routes through the stunning Upper and Mesilla Valleys, including a challenging 62-mile Habanero Ride and a family-friendly 5-mile Bell Pepper Ride. The 5K walk/run offers a fantastic opportunity for families to stay active together while awaiting their cycling loved ones.

Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso's Cardiac Care Fund, helping to raise awareness and provide life-saving treatments for heart disease and stroke, particularly in communities that need it most. With participant perks like T-shirts, finisher medals, and delicious post-ride food and beverages, the Chile Pepper Challenge is a fantastic way to enjoy a beautiful day while making a difference. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to promote health and wellness in our community!

Organiser's Description

DESCRIPTION
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:
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. This years ride will feature the Upper and Mesilla Valleys with 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition. All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles.

Proceeds benefit UMCs Cardiac Care Fund, which supports awareness, early screenings, and life-saving treatments for heart disease and strokeconditions that disproportionately affect Hispanic communities in our border region. In fact, every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a heart attack or stroke, making these the top causes of death nationwide. UMC is proud to be recognized with the American Heart Associations highest honors in stroke care, including the Gold Plus Stroke Elite Plus designation, thanks to our cutting-edge treatment protocols and exceptional neurosciences team. Your support helps bring life-saving cardiac care to those who need it most in El Paso and beyond.

NEW THIS YEAR:
This year we are adding a 5k walk/run to promote healthy living for our families within our community. 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
5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride start time 9:15 am

REST STOPS:
(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


Check out video from 2024! [https://youtu.be/cYgjgeYau24]

Races

  • 62 Mile Habanero Ride

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (7:00AM MDT)

    $91.10

    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 to 6:00 pm Border Bicycle 4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. C# El Paso, Texas 79924 Thursday 09/25/25 4:30 pm 6:30 pm Ride Day Grace Gardens 6:00 am
  • 40 Mile Chile Rojo Ride

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (7:30AM MDT)

    $80.50

    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 to 6:00 pm Border Bicycle 4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #c El Paso, Texas 79924 Thursday 09/25/25 4:30 pm 6:30 pm Ride Day Grace Gardens 6:00 am
  • 25 Mile Chile Verde Ride

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:30AM MDT)

    $54.00

    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 to 6:00 pm Border Bicycle 4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #C El Paso, Texas 79924 Thursday 09/25/25 4:30 pm 6:30 pm Ride Day Grace Gardens 6:00 am
  • 5 Mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $32.80

    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 to 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
  • 5K Walk/Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (7:15AM MDT)

    $32.80

    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 to 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

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Grace Gardens, 6709 Westside Dr., El Paso, 79932, TX, United States

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