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McKelligon Canyon Challenge

Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT

Location
El Paso, TX
McKelligon Canyon, 1500 McKelligon Canyon Rd., 79930
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A community-focused 5K run/walk in El Paso, supporting local gardens and health initiatives, with awards for top finishers.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Military & First Responders

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the McKelligon Canyon Challenge, a 5K run and walk in El Paso, TX, supporting local community gardens and health promotion initiatives. This event offers a chance to run for a cause, with awards for top 5K finishers and medals for the first 400 5K participants. Early registrants also receive a technical t-shirt. Plan for an early start and consider carpooling due to limited parking at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a 3.1-mile course through McKelligon Canyon.
  • The first 500 registered receive a technical t-shirt, and the first 400 5K finishers earn a medal.
  • Enjoy refreshments at the finish line.

Standout details

  • Proceeds benefit community gardens
  • Trophies for overall 5K winners
  • Finisher medals for 5K runners
  • Technical t-shirt for early registrants

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Sep 20, 8:00 AM MDT · From $38.10

    Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:13 AM MST · Closes Sep 15, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Sep 20, 8:00 AM MDT · From $38.10

    Opens Feb 17, 2026, 7:13 AM MST · Closes Sep 15, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

El Paso on the Move McKelligon Canyon Challenge 5K Run/Walk September 20, 2026 8:00 a.m. Race day registration: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Gate closes at 7:45 a.m. (SHARP) Race starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Race Assembly area will be the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater Court Yard. Car Pooling is recommended as parking is limited.

REGISTRATION FEES (non-refundable) Early Registration through September 15th         $35 Late and Race Day Registration                           $40 Children under 12 years                                         $25 Active military (discount applied at checkout)   $30 Team Registration                                                   $30 (NO TEAM REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY) (minimum of 10 members to qualify for team discount. First 9 members to register will pay regular price and be refunded $5 once the 10th member registers.  All team members that register from that point on receive team discount. Teams that do not register online must turn in all registration forms/fees at the same time.) NO RACE SHIRTS AT RACE DAY REGISTRATION

EARLY PACKET PICK UP Thursday, September 17TH, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. El Paso Central SDA Church 1801 McRae Blvd. NO PACKET PICK UP ON FRIDAY SEPT 18TH or SATURDAY SEPT 19TH IF YOU MISSED PACKET PICK UP ON FRIDAY YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 6:45 AM

AWARDS and PRIZES Food and refreshments available at the finish line.

The first 500 registered participants will receive a technical t-shirt. The first 400 finishers for the 5K RUN will receive finisher medals. Food and refreshments will be available at the finish line. One mile walkers DO NOT receive medals.

TROPHIES to top three male and female overall in the 5K run. Medals to top three 5K run finishers in the following age groups (male/female): 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Proceeds to benefit El Paso community gardens & health promotion related activities.

Contact Information Irish Pugao   909.528.0394

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