Franklin Mountains Trail Runs
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Franklin Mountains TrailFest
Franklin Mountains TrailFest is a series of mountain trail races held in Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit off Transmountain Road in El Paso, Texas. The event dates are January 21 to 24, 2027, and the organizer is Wanderlust Running. Registration opens July 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM CT.
Runners move from the desert floor to the summit of North Franklin Peak and then circumnavigate the mountain back to the finish. The route includes an ascent to the summit where participants can see mountains in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as views across the Mexico border. North Franklin Peak reaches an elevation of 7,192 feet, about 3,000 feet above the city below. The Franklin Mountains form the largest sustained mountain range in Texas.
On the eastern flank of North Franklin Mountain are remnants of a tin mining, milling, and smelting operation that was active from 1910 through 1915. The park offers primitive camping only, with no water available at campsites.
Races and event formats include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100K
- 50K
- 30K
- 30K 2-PER RELAY
- 10K
- 5K
- King and Queen of the Mountain
