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Jackrabbit Classic

Sun March 29, 2026
El Paso, TX 79930 US Directions

Events

8 Mile

Price: $40
Time: 8:10AM MDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 9:59pm MDT

4.5 Mile

Price: $40
Time: 8:10AM MDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 9:59pm MDT

12 Mile

Price: $40
Time: 8:10AM MDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 9:59am MDT

Place

Franklin Mountains State Park
El Paso, TX US 79930

Description

23rd Annual Jackrabbit Classic Trail Runs.
Franklin Mountains State Park/ Tom Mays Unit.
Sunday, March 29, 2026.
8:10 a.m. start all races (M.D.T.)

4.5 miles/ 8 miles/ 12 miles

** If in doubt, sign up for the shortest race.  These are technical trails with steep climbs/ descents at 4,200’> 5,100’ altitude.

FEES
$40 Early registration
all races.  $45 after 9:59 p.m. March 26
$10 discount to Military, Fire, and Police Departments, First Responders.

PACKET PICK UP
*** In-store registration and packet pick-up Saturday, March 28, 11- 5 p.m. at UP AND RUNNING, 3233 N Mesa, Ste 205                 
** THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP or REGISTRATION.
*** You must show your race number to enter the Park.

      (Additional passengers who are not participating in the race must pay $5 day-use fee unless you have an ANNUAL PASS —these can be obtained at the Visitor Center and are a great investment.

Awards: Technical T-shirts to all runners.
Age group awards plus top 3 overall M/F in 4.5 and 8-mile.  
Top 3 overall M/F plus medals for all finishers in the 12-mile.

       — You must finish the race distance for which you signed up.  Again— IF IN DOUBT, please sign up for the 4.5 mile.

       — The Finish Line will close after 4 Hours (12:10 p.m.).

       — All runners must check in with Race Officials before the start (this is for everyone’s safety).

       — Course maps will be posted ASAP.  Courses will be similar to the past two years.  Everyone ascends “Big Bertha Hill” between 3.5 and 4.5 miles.

     — Aid stations: fully-stocked Aid Station (we are known for our food) at 2 miles/ 4.5 miles/ 8 miles/ 12 miles.  Water and other drinks are available more frequently.

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