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2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU

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calendar_today 31 May, 2026

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About the Event

Sunday, May 31st, 2026 | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM or later
📍 Downtown El Paso, TX
The 2026 Badass Human Race is Presented by GECU

El Paso’s most intense, high-energy, and empowering urban obstacle challenge returns bigger, bolder, and more badass than ever.

This is not your average race, this is the BADASS HUMAN RACE. On May 31st, 2026, thousands of unstoppable participants will conquer a 3-mile course packed with world-class obstacles never seen before, built right into the heart of downtown El Paso. From shipping container climbs to cold plunges, urban sprints, and high-energy team zones, this event is designed to push limits, destroy excuses, and unleash your inner badass. Participants must be 16+ years old.

Spectators areas, live DJs, high-intensity cheer zones, food trucks, hydration stations, and a roaring finish line celebration, this is El Paso’s ultimate community-powered race day experience.

What to Expect:
3-mile downtown course
Never-before-seen new signature obstacles & favorite returning obstacles updated to be tougher and more challenging
Waves scheduled every 10 minutes (less wait times)
Finisher medals
Cooling zone & hydration stations 
Price giveaways, live music, and more
Whether you're running solo or rallying your crew, this event is more than a race, it’s a movement. It’s about showing up, rising up, and proving that you are stronger than your excuses.
 
2026 Theme: RISE. RUN. REPEAT.
Because the badass in you doesn’t rest. It evolves.

Are you ready?

The Toughest Course Deserves the Best Stay
Click on the link below for accommodation information:

stay.visitelpaso.com

Races Offered

6:00 AM VIP - Wave (Early Bird)

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6:05 AM VIP - Wave (Early Bird)

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6:10 AM VIP - Wave (Early Bird)

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6:20 AM VIP - Wave (Early Bird)

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6:25 AM VIP - Wave (Early Bird)

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6:35 AM Wave (Early Bird)

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in El Paso.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 16.6° / 32.5°
wb_sunny 12.1° / 26.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.3 /
water_drop 16.2%

About El Paso

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El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas, with 679,000 residents (2020). It is on the United States-Mexico border. The city on the other side of the border is Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. El Paso is often called the Sun City. Collectively, the city of El Paso and other nearby cities, such as Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico are referred to as The Borderland.

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