Franklin Mountains Trail Runs
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Franklin Mountains TrailFest
Franklin Mountains TrailFest is a four-day trail running event held January 21–24, 2027, in Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit, El Paso, Texas. The program includes a trail film festival and a set of races ranging from short distances to ultramarathon distances.
Races take place on desert mountain singletrack with rocky and exposed terrain. Several courses reach North Franklin Peak, which rises about 3,000 feet above the city and offers summit views into Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. Parts of the course pass historical remnants of early 20th-century tin mining, milling, and smelting.
The event offers primitive camping in the state park; there is no water on-site at the primitive camp area. Organized by Wanderlust Running, the festival includes multi-race Frenzy options that combine the King & Queen of the Mountain with other race distances across the weekend. Registration pricing varies by distance and date, and registration closes December 31.
Distances offered:
- 100 km
- 50 km
- 30 km
- 30 km relay (2-person)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- King/Queen of the Mountain
The schedule spans four days and pairs competitive summit efforts with shorter finisher races and community events such as the film festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
