Franklin Mountains Trail Runs
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Franklin Mountains TrailFest
Franklin Mountains TrailFest runs January 21–24, 2027 in Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit, El Paso, TX. The event is organized by Wanderlust Running and combines multiple trail races with a trail running film festival.
Distances include:
- 100K
- 50K
- 30K
- 30K relay (two-person)
- 10K
- 5K
- King and Queen of the Mountain
The course uses desert singletrack that is rocky and exposed. North Franklin Peak rises to 7,192 feet and several races reach the summit, offering views that can extend into Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. The 50K and 100K circumnavigate the mountain and climb to the summit; the 30K and the King and Queen event also top out on North Franklin Peak. The eastern flank passes remnants of an early twentieth century tin mining, milling, and smelting operation.
Thursday features a Trail Running Film Festival at a local venue. Primitive camping is available in the state park, with no water on site. Frenzy weekend packages group the film festival and multiple races; examples listed include a Half Flite that pairs King and Queen plus the 30K and 5K for a published price, and a Full Flite that pairs King and Queen plus the 50K and 10K for a published price. Frenzy registration closes December 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
