PowerGames 5K Race 2026

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Denver)
Location: El Paso, Texas
Entry fee: From $35
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run	5K	Oct 18, 20269:00 AM	$35	500

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$35 until Oct 18.

Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in El Paso runs 33:11, about 10:41 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:59 and men in 29:47.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 4,560 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

12040 Tierra Este, El Paso, TX 79938

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 18 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 84°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 12040 Tierra Este, El Paso, TX 79938Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 4,560 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 18, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is PowerGames 5K Race?: Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 12040 Tierra Este, El Paso, TX 79938.