Bighorn Sheep Shuffle

El Paso, United States • 1 Nov 2025

BIGHORN SHEEP SHUFFLE is a trail race held in El Paso, Texas, at Franklin Mountains State Park (Tom Mays unit). The event offers two distances: 4.6 miles (7.5 km) with about 440 feet of elevation gain, and 7.6 miles (12.3 km) with about 685 feet of gain. The course blends a 1.8-mile paved section with rocky, technical trails.

Aid stations are located around miles 2, 4, and 6. Runners receive finisher medals for completing their distance, and a race T-shirt is included. There is no day-of-registration; packet pickup is in-store before race day, with maps released online pending final approval. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
685 m+
7.6 Mile
5 mi
440 m+
4.6 Mile
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