Franklin Mountains TrailFest
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Franklin Mountains TrailFest
Franklin Mountains TrailFest is a four-day trail running event held in Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit, off Transmountain Road in El Paso, Texas. The event includes a trail running film festival and multiple race distances over desert singletrack and rocky mountain trails.
Distances:
- 100 km
- 50 km
- 30 km
- 30 km relay for two people
- 10 km
- 5 km
- King and Queen of the Mountain
North Franklin Peak rises to 7,192 feet, about 3,000 feet above the city. The 50 km and 100 km routes circumnavigate the mountain and climb to the summit. The 30 km and the King and Queen of the Mountain also reach North Franklin Peak, offering wide views into Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico on clear days.
The eastern flank of the mountain passes remnants of the region’s historical tin mining, milling, and smelting operation from 1910 to 1915. TrailFest notes that park camping is primitive and that there is no water on-site.
The TrailFest program spans four days with a film festival on the opening day, a King and Queen effort on the second day, longer races on the third day, and shorter finisher races on the final day. Event organization and pricing details are provided by Wanderlust Running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
