News Archive
Race Photos
March 9, 2010
We were blessed with a beautiful El Paso day Sunday which made for some fantastic pictures! Ron Stathis and Creative Images took some great pictures of runners and of the different awards ceremony. To see proofs of your photo, click here.
Have your bib number handy in order to find your picture.
Thanks for running with us!
2010 History 2011 on the Horizon
March 8, 2010
Thanks to everyone that participated and volunteered this year! A great event put on by and for great people!
As with most things there was a down side to this year's event and we want to start making things as clear as we can.
The Half Marathon
Unfortunately there were approximately 80 people misdirected by the police department short of the 1/2 Marathon turnaround. This shortened the course by almost 1 mile for those folks.
Rather than penalizing anyone we created another event, the Half Marathon Short Course. We will award trophies to those individuals based on how they finished within that category.
The people that went the entire 13.1 will be awarded trophies as well.
Our volunteers were doing there jobs and tried to get people back on course but due to instructions given by the police stationed at that corner, many ended up cutting the course short.
We apologize for this and will make an even greater effort to make sure this situation does not repeat itself.
So check all results for your time and finish place and celebrate your accomplishment!
Sombrero and Zarape Time!
March 5, 2010
Keeping the 26.2 Mile Fiesta alive Crave Kitchen & bar announces the Second Annual Sombrero and Zarape Challenge!
The first Male & Female in the Half and Full Marathon to cress the finish line wearing a Mexican Sombrero and a Zarape win a $100 GIFT CARD for Crave.
The fun times keep rolling!
on, on!
What do I do now?
March 4, 2010
Three days to go till race day and now you want to know what to do.
You have done your training, you have logged your miles, tapered and are getting plenty of rest this week in preparation for the big day.
So what's left? Prepare to have a good time!
This year's race promises lots of course entertainment, great food at the finish and Radio La Chusma rockin' the free world!
That's right, Radio La Chusma will be providing entertainment in the Michelob Ultra pavillion at the finish line. If you haven't heard them, check them out at http://radiolachusma.com/
Packet Pick Up
Go to the DoubleTree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso St., Saturday, March 6th, from 8am to 6:30pm. to pick up your race packet, t-shirt and timing chip.
Race Day
Show up at 300 W. San Antonio in time to be ready for all races to start at 7am. Arrive early because San Antonio will be closed to traffic and parking is first come first serve.
Run & Enjoy
Now there is nothing to it but to do it!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the best 26.2 Mile Fiesta yet!
on, on!!!!!
From a Soldiers Wife
February 12, 2010
“I am registered to do the half and so is my husband Gary (who will run in Iraq). I thought it would make it that much more special if we were able to do it “together” even from a distance, especially since he can’t be at the finish line to welcome me in. Where do I start? Running has been a true salvation for me during this deployment since it is such a great stress reliever. So often it was the only time I had alone during a busy day with the kids. For me personally, running has made me feel stronger not just physically but mentally as well, at a time when my mental strength is critical. When Gary came home for R&R (rest and recuperation leave of 2 weeks) I was going through a running wall and seeing him return to Iraq again didn’t make it any easier to get back out there. I did get back out there and I kept trying. Our unit left in early May, so after the stress and loneliness of the holidays, the deployment seemed almost over. I’m finally through the wall and I couldn’t be happier. Running with 3 kids has definitely not been easy but I bought a new stroller and have managed to fit it in where and when I could. I hope my thoughts can give some insight into how much running has helped me get through a year-long deployment by giving me something else to focus on, ME! As mothers and wives in general and even more as Army spouses, we so frequently forget to take care of ourselves and this has given me the ability to do it and enjoy it. I am very excited about the marathon but a bit nervous as well since the first 4-5 miles are pretty much uphill. I will definitely pray that we don’t have wind!!” –Cynthia
Fort Bliss Unit Challenge!
February 11, 2010
Announcing the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Spira Half Marathon and Jarritos 5K Unit Challenge.
A new award category for 2010 will be the “Unit Challenge Award” going to the unit with the most participants entered in any of the 3 races, full marathon, half marathon or 5K.
In addition to bragging rights, the unit with the most participants entered will take possession of the coveted, humongous "Unit Trophy"!
All entries must be turned in together, clearly labeled with unit name and submitted by February, 24, 2010.
Join us in supporting our troops!
January 6, 2010
On Sunday, March 7, 2010 the streets of El Paso will become the sight of a 26.2 mile fiesta. Over 2,000 runners are expected to take part in the 2010 Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Spira Half Marathon, and the Jarritos 5K, drinking in the sights and sounds that are El Paso!
Accompanying them on their journey will be more than 700 runners at COB Ader in Tallil, Iraq. At 0500, soldiers with the 4/1 Armored Division out of Ft. Bliss will lace up their running shoes to run the First International Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon and Spira Half Marathon.
Visit race360.com for more information and to sponsor a soldier in the race!
El Paso Marathon Fiesta
December 4, 2009
The El Paso Marathon Foundation is kicking off the Fourth Annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon with a big El Paso fiesta on Wednesday, December 16th at El Paso’s newest hot spot, The Garden restaurant and bar located at 511 Western, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome! Past runners, new runners, curious runners and the El Paso community is invited to help us kickoff the 2010 El Paso Marathon.
Our updated website is online!
December 3, 2009
We have just completed updating our website for the 2010 marathon! The new site has a fresh design, is easier to navigate, and is better organized. We hope you like it!