Franklin Mountains Trail Run

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 theThe 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).

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 Franklin Mountains State Park has primitive only camping without water. This is a true diamond in the rough and we can’t wait to show it to you.

The Start/Finish will be at Tom May’s Unit inside of the Franklin Mountains State Park.

• 50k will have a time limit of 16 hours.
  Total Elevation will be 8,782′ up and 8,582′ down
   
• 27k will have a time limit of 10 hours.
  Total Elevation will be 5,719′ up and 5,486′ down
   
• 13.1 will have a time limit of 8 hours.
  Total Elevation will be 3,238′ up and 3,242″ down
   
• 10k will have a time limit of 6 hours.
  Total Elevation will be 4,554′ up and 5,161′ down
   
• 5k will have a time limit of 6 hours.
  Total Elevation will be 1,037′ up and 1,040′ down
   
• King/Queen of the Mountain will have a time limit of 5 hours.
  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 goal of the king and queen of the mountain event is to be the fastest to touch the peak and get back to the bottom. The route you take is up to you and a map of possible routes is located at the Course Map link and found on the last page of the website. The event happens on FRIDAY at the Agave Trailhead. A bracelet is acquired by the runner to verify reaching the summit of North Franklin Peak, which they must wear while crossing the finish line. The 1st place male and the 1st place female will each go home with the King or Queen of the Mountain Crown. The challenge starts at 7am and features a 5-hour time limit. Each participant should expect to travel anywhere from 3-8 miles on the adventure.