El Paso Marathon
El Paso, United States of America · Wednesday 30 June 2027
The El Paso Marathon is an annual road race held in El Paso, Texas, typically in late February. The marathon follows a point-to-point format, beginning in East El Paso recent editions have started outside San Elizario High School and concluding in or near historic downtown El Paso or Southwest University Park, depending on the year.
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Adjusted Time
5:06:34
Time difference: +66.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain168m
Elevation High1208m
Elevation Low1127m
Weather Forecast
High36°C
Low24°C
Chance of Rain9%
How hard is El Paso Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 97% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, El Paso Marathon plays about 63 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #39 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #10 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at El Paso Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On El Paso Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:48:43 | +48:43 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:27:35 | +57:35 |
| 4:00:00 | 5:06:34 | +1:06:34 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:45:44 | +1:15:44 |
| 5:00:00 | 6:25:07 | +1:25:07 |
| 5:30:00 | 7:04:43 | +1:34:43 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:44:33 | +1:44:33 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
El Paso Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
El Paso Marathon is a full marathon held in El Paso, United States of America. It is scheduled for Wednesday 30 June 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 168m of total climbing, with its high point near 1208m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official El Paso Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 168m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 24°C and 36°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (9%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
El Paso Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare El Paso Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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