Jackrabbit Classic
El Paso, United States • 29 Mar 2026
Jackrabbit Classic - Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, TX
The Jackrabbit Classic is the 23rd annual trail running event held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit in El Paso, TX. The event offers multiple trail distances on technical singletrack with steep climbs and descents at elevations between 4,200 and 5,100 feet.
Distances include:
- 4.5 miles
- 8 miles
- 12 miles
Registration fees are listed by the organizer and include an early-registration rate and a higher rate after March 26. A $10 registration discount is available for military, fire, police, and first responders. In-store packet pick up is Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa, Ste 205. There is no race day packet pick up or registration. Participants must show their race number to enter the park; additional non-participant passengers pay a $5 day-use fee unless they hold an annual pass.
All runners must check in with race officials before the start and must finish the distance for which they registered. Aid stations are placed along the course, with fully stocked stations noted at 2, 4.5, 8, and 12 miles and more frequent water and drink stops. Course maps will be posted and courses are expected to resemble recent years, with all runners ascending "Big Bertha Hill" between miles 3.5 and 4.5. Awards include technical T-shirts for all runners, age-group awards, top overall awards for specified distances, and medals for 12-mile finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.