Run For It: 5k in the Canyon

Sunday, June 23, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM MDT

El Paso, Texas

$22.20–$38.10 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated "Run For It: 5K in the Canyon" event on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in the stunning McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater, El Paso! This exciting race kicks off at 8:00 AM and welcomes both seasoned runners and casual participants alike with a 5K challenge and a 1-mile fun run/walk. The 5K race is chip-timed, ensuring every second counts, while all participants will receive a race bib, a stylish race shirt, and a vendor goodie packet.

Join us from 7 AM to 11 AM for a day filled with fitness, community, and fun! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with over 20 local vendors showcasing the best of El Paso, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music from talented DJs to keep the energy high. Plus, you'll be supporting a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit local nonprofits Rescue Runners 915 and Plant A Seed. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, camaraderie, and the beautiful landscapes of McKelligon Canyon. Register now, as space is limited, and be part of this unforgettable

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Races

5k Canyon Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

PACKET PICK-UP Saturday (6/22) at Viejo Coffee (2519 N Stanton) from 7am to 7pm NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK-UP

10:00 AM MDT

$38.10

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1 Mile Family Walk / Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

PACKET PICK-UP Saturday (6/22) at Viejo Coffee (2519 N Stanton) from 7am to 7pm NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK-UP

10:00 AM MDT

$22.20

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Organiser's description

RUN FOR IT: 5K IN THE CANYON
MCKELLIGON CANYON AMPHITHEATER
SUNDAY JUNE 23, 2024. 7AM-11AM
5K RACE STARTS AT 8:00AM
(6:30-7:45 RACER/VEHICLE ENTRY TIME)
CHIP TIMED 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK

FULLY TIMED 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
$20 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
$35 CANYON 5K

INCLUDES TIMED RACE, RACE BIB, RACE SHIRT, VENDOR GOODIE PACKET, PORTION OF PROCEEDS DIRECTLY GOING TO LOCAL NONPROFITS RESCUE RUNNERS 915 AND PLANT A SEED.

PACKET PICK UP
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND AT VIEJO COFFEE (2519 N Stanton)
7AM TO 7PM
NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP OR REGISTRATION.

RUN FOR IT run club presents 'RUN FOR IT: 5K IN THE CANYON' We welcome all runners to our first full 5k since 2019. As we've grown massively this past year, we wanted to bring everyone a proper 5k inside of one El Paso's most beautiful and historic areas - McKelligon Canyon. In collaboration with Visit El Paso, El Paso Live, Destination El Paso, and Up & Running, we will be hosting a challenging yet rewarding 5k race in the canyon paired with a 1 mile fun run & walk starting at 8am. Race will be timed for each participant with medals for winners in designated divisions. Local vendors, creatives, friends & fitness groups will be on site as along with food and drinks to refresh post race. 20+ Local vendors of all kinds will be showcasing the best of El Paso while several of the area's best DJ's will be providing live music to bring the beat to the canyon ! We welcome all - experienced runners for the 5k, as well as participants in the 1 mile fun run/walk! Don't forget, a portion of every race entry will be directly donated to local nonprofits and friends Rescue Runners 915 and Plant A Seed.

Meet us on the mountain June 23rd for 'Run For It: 5k in the Canyon' ! Registration is open and event capacity is limited, sign up now