Franklin Mountains Trail Runs
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Franklin Mountains TrailFest - January 21 to 24, 2027
Franklin Mountains TrailFest is a four day trail running event held in Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit, in El Paso, Texas. The event is organized by Wanderlust Running and includes multiple races, a King and Queen of the Mountain challenge, and a Trail Running Film Festival.
Distances offered include:
- 100K
- 50K
- 30K
- 30K relay (2-person)
- 10K
- 5K
- King and Queen of the Mountain
The course uses desert singletrack with rocky, exposed terrain. North Franklin Peak reaches 7,192 feet and several races ascend to the summit; from the top there are views into Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. The 50K and 100K routes circumnavigate the mountain and include summit climbs. The 30K and the King and Queen of the Mountain also reach North Franklin Peak.
Additional event features include a Trail Running Film Festival held Thursday at FLIX Brewhouse West El Paso and historical sections on the eastern flank where remnants of a 1910 to 1915 tin mining, milling, and smelting operation remain. Franklin Mountains State Park offers primitive camping with no water on-site. The event is presented across four days and includes multi-race Frenzy package options that pair the film festival with selected races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
