The Franklin Mountains Trail Run is a rugged, unforgiving mountain race located in the Southern tip of the rocky mountains in El Paso, Texas. The city is a wonderful blend of culture, history, and amazing mountains. All of the races will be located in the Franklin Mountains State Park (Tom Mays Unit off of Transmountain Road).
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Description
The Franklin Mountains Trail Run is a true Texas mountain race in the Franklin Mountains in Far West Texas. The races will start at around 5,000′ altitude and climb to 7,192′ for the 50k. Most of the trail is low desert with runnable terrain and some easy, technical segments. The climb to the North Franklin Peak is a combination of steep climbing and switchbacks.
You will go from the Desert floor to the top of the North Franklin Peak and circumnavigate the mountain back to the finish line. See the sun rise as you climb to the top of the North Franklin Peak. On top you will be able to see mountains from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, and across the Mexico Border.
The Franklins are the largest sustained mountain range in Texas, with the summit of North Franklin Peak rising to an elevation of 7,192 feet, approximately 3,000 feet above the city below. On the eastern flank of North Franklin Mountain lie the remnants of our nation’s only tin mining, milling, and smelting operation, which was active from 1910 through 1915.
The Start/Finish will be at the pavilion area circle inside of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
- 50k will be one loop of 32.5 miles
Total Elevation will be 9,000′ up and 9,000′ down
- 27k will be one loop of 17.1 miles
Total Elevation will be 5,500′ up and 5,500′ down
- 13.1 will be 2 loops. 1 loop of 9.3 and one loop of 3.8
Total Elevation will be 2,477′ up and 2,697″ down
- 10k will be 2 loops 1 loop of 3.8 and one loop of 2.6
Total Elevation will be 1,221′ up and 1,371′ down
- 5k will be 1 loop of 3.8
Total Elevation will be 417′ up and 505′ down
- King/Queen of the Mountain will be 6-8 miler to the peak/back
Total Elevation will be 2,200′ up and 2,200′ down
50K Runners/27K
All 50k runners should be aware that this is a mountain ultra and there will be inherent risks involved in running this trail race. There will be portions of the course that will be off trail, up/down scree fields, and next to cliffs on either side. All runners should have a water carrying capacity to last them 6-7 miles, which could be 2-3 hours if walking/hiking. Also, be aware that you will not be taken in from the course if you drop out of the race. If you drop out you need to do so at an aid station. In the case that you are hurt on the course and cannot continue, we will use the Park Search and Rescue to insure your safety.
King/Queen of the Mountain
The recommended routes for each distance will be about 3.5-8.0 miles which will start at the Mundys Gap trail head and go to the peak of North Franklin Mountain, and then back down to the start. We will use off trail/scree fields for some of the route and there are inherit risks involved in that. We may also have multiple routes as this race is meant to have you see how you can get to the top the fastest and back down. To finish you must go to the TOP, get a summit band, and return down. This is the only way to finish.
EVERY RUNNER RECEIVES:
* Custom Medal
* Swag For All Registered Runners
* Outstanding Volunteer Support
* Full Aid Stations
* Chip Timed Race
* Local Themed Awards
*Free Professional Photos
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