Junior Leadership Run 5K
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Junior Leadership Run 5K presented by Pointe Homes
The event takes place on October 3, 2026 in El Paso, Texas at Deadbeach Brewery, 3200 Durazno. The run benefits the Junior Leadership El Paso program revival and is hosted by Leadership El Paso Class 47.
Distances offered:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Kid's Dash (0.1 miles)
The Junior Leadership El Paso program will serve about 40 high school students per cohort with a yearlong curriculum. The program includes monthly full-day leadership sessions with professionals and civic leaders, structured exposure to sectors such as government, healthcare, education, the military, business, and the arts, a cohort capstone community service project, mentorship connections with adult professionals, and a formal graduation and alumni network.
Registration details in the event materials list registration opening July 15, 2026. The 5K registration period is shown as closing August 1, 2026 and the Kid's Dash registration period is shown as closing October 2, 2026. Listed registration fees include early pricing of $40, standard pricing of $47, a special student price of $25 for those 18 and under, and a Kid's Dash fee listed as $15.
Awards include trophies for the overall male and female winners in the 5K and medals to the top three finishers in each listed age category. Finisher medals are noted for the first 600 finishers. Packet pick up is listed for October 1 and October 2 at named local locations. Pets are not allowed to participate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
