September 2010
Sports
College sports
Bicycling
Golf
Horse Sports
Motor sports
Runs and Walks
Golf
Leagues and Classes
Motor sports
Menu of this month's listings, stories and columns
‘A Day of Reckoning’ wrestling — The inaugural World Wrestling Today event is 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Cohen Stadium, featuring several champion wrestlers. The show will crown the WWT’s World Champion and World Tag Team Champions. A special ladies match between Simply Lucious and former WWE Women’s Champion, Jazz, is planned, as well as a special tribute to former El Pasoan, Eddie Guerrero with the Guerrero Family. Tickets: $20 general admission; $30 box seats; $50 ringside. Information: 755-2000.
The event was postponed from Friday, July 9; tickets purchased for that date will be honored and those ticketholders will receive a free CD.
Bouts will feature Booker T, Charlie Haas, Ken Anderson, Kishi, The James Gang (formerly known as the New Age Outlaws) and Rob Terry. Also competing are Mexico’s Super Crazy, Kevin Thorn, Former Mexican Heavyweight Champion, Konan, Carlito, Rodney Mack, Texas Newcomer, Ryan Genesis and El Paso’s own Chavo Guerrero Sr. The “Special Enforcer/Referee” is NFL Hall of Famer Randy White.
Verizon Copa Alianza Tournament — The soccer tournament is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 4-5, at Westside Soccer Complex at Gallegos Park, 7361 Bosque, in Canutillo. Cash prizes awarded to first and second place winners. Information: 356-0654 or alianzadefutbol.com
Tournament champions will play against the Juarez Indios at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in Patriots Stadium, 6841 Industrial.
All American Futurity — The running of the 51st All American Futurity is Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, which marks the end of the racing season at Ruidoso Downs. From 160 to 180 quarterhorses compete in the trials, with the 10 fastest advancing to race for a $2 million purse.
Live racing is Thursday through Sunday, except on holiday weekends when the horses run Friday through Monday. First post is noon.
General admission and parking are free; reserved seating ranges from $5-$7; Turf Club admission is $10; valet parking is $5. Information: (575) 378-4431 or (575) 378-4140 or raceruidoso.com.
El Paso Desert Open — The pro golfing event sponsored by El Paso Association of Home Builders is Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 7-11, at Painted Dunes Golf Course, 12000 McCombs, as part of the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series. Proceeds benefit El Paso Red Cross. Around 85 golfers are expected to participate. VIP packages and sponsorships available. Information: 778-5387 or ray@elpasobuildings.com.
The Pro Am Tournament is Tuesday, Sept. 7, with the Adams 72-Hole event Sept. 8-11.
Sun City Regional Classic — The bodybuilding and figure championships 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Entry forms/information: 449-7688 or guaranty_r8@yahoo.com.
Weigh-ins are 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 10, at Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso Street.
MUDD for Matches — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern New Mexico hosts its first mud volleyball fundraising event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Southern NM State Rodeo Arena. Space open for 30 teams on a first-come, first serve basis. Deadline to enter is Sept. 10. Information: Misty Snipes: (575) 523-9530, ext, 1003.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The copper-domed casino offers slot machines, and video-machine versions of poker, keno and other games. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with live entertainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. weekends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200.
To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from I-10, go south (left turn coming from Downtown) and follow the signs.
College sports
UTEP Football — The Miners’ first home game of the season is Saturday, Sept. 4 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
Upcoming September games:
• Sept. 18 — New Mexico State
• Sept. 25 — Memphis
NMSU Aggies Football — The New Mexico State University Aggies’ 2020-2011 season opens at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, against San Diego State at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces. Tickets: $13-$30. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1420 or nmstatesports.com.
Season tickets available at $44-$117.
The Aggie take on The UTEP Miners at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at UTEP.
Sun Bowl Volleyball Invitational — The 6th annual collegiate volleyball tournament featuring UTEP and teams from top women’s programs across the nation is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Teams/game times to be announced. Tickets: $5 per day. Information: 533-4416, ext. 15.
UTEP Volleyball — All home games are at Memorial Gym. Tickets information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com. Individual tickets available through Ticketmaster.
• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 — NMSU
• Noon Sunday, Oct. 3 — Houston
The Miners take on NMSU Friday, Sept. 3, at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
NMSU Volleyball — The Aggies volleyball team’s home games are at the NMSU Pan Am Center. Times to be announced. Individual game tickets: $5-$10. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1420 or nmstatesports.com.
• Wednesday, Sept. 1 — CSU Bakersfield
• Friday, Sept. 3 —- UTEP
• Saturday, Sept. 25 — Louisiana Tech
• Friday, Oct. 1 — Hawaii
The Aggies take on UTEP at UTEP’s Memorial Gym at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7.
UTEP Women’s Soccer — Home games are at UTEP’s University Field. Tickets: $7 ($3 children). Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
• 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 — North Dakota (part of the 11th annual Border Shootout).
Border Bash games:
• 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 — Lamar
• 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 — Alabama A&M
• 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 — UAB
• 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 — Memphis.
Bicycling
El Paso Bicycle Club — Club events are open to the public; helmets required. Unless listed otherwise, rides begin at River Run Plaza on Country Club Road. (Mesa becomes Country Club; go west past the Rio Grande; River Run is on the right.) Web: elpasobicycleclub.com.
Leaderless rides are at 6 p.m. Wednesday nights. Rides are 20 to 24 miles at various paces depending on the group. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza. Sept. 1 ride offers optional beer break at La Union Station; pub riders may want to begin at 5:30.
• Saturday, Aug. 28 — Start at 4844 Portsmouth for both fast and moderate group rides. Distances/Routes to be determined by group. Breakfast and swimming after at the Wiggs residence. Bob Wiggs: 584-9729.
• 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29 — Meet at Upper Valley and Artcraft for a ride through the Upper Valley via Vado with La Mesa as the destination. Moderate pace, about 40 miles. Noah and Steve: team.stewie@hotmail.com or 626-7350.
• 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 - Hueco Call. Meet at Atom Cyclery, 1886 Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target), for moderate to fast ride to Hueco Valley. 40 miles. Rebecca Reza, 491-0977.
o 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 - Leaderless ride from River Run. Distance, pace and route determined by riders.
• 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 - Fort Selden/BIG Century ride. The 100-mile ride leaves from the mall at Artcraft and Upper Valley and goes to Ft. Selden Monument and back. Riders should be at the start by 6:15 a.m. Road bike recommended, must be able to ride with a group in a paceline. Course is primarily flat with rolling hill or two on the way back on Shalom Colony Road. Rest stops at La Mesa (mile 19), Shorty’s in Mesilla (mile 35), Ft. Selden (mile 50), The Bean (mile 68), and La Mesa (mile 80). Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825.
• 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6 - Labor Day Ditch and Levee Ride. From River Run, ride to Rio Grande levee road for meandering ride along various ditches and levees between Sunland Park Dr. and Montoya. Fat tires required (mountain bike, hybrids, cyclocross). 15-20 miles, easy pace (12-15 mph). Randy Limbird, 542-1422.
• 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 - Rollers to the Gap. Meet at Redd and Westwind strip center. Ride to Resler then head for the rollers and Anthony Gap. Return on rollers. 30 miles, moderate pace. Brunch at Mar y Sol. Sylvia Mejia, 740-9033.
• 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 - Border Dash. Meet at River Run for fast (19 mph plus) ride to border crossing via La Union. 35 miles. Randy Limbird, 542-1422.
• 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 - Chile Pepper Volunteer Ride. Meet at one of two locations to ride portions of the Chile Pepper route:
- 40 Mile Preview starts at Artcraft & Upper Valley Road to preview most of the route from Santa Teresa to La Mesa and return. 40-45 miles, moderate pace (15-17). Bob Clark, 833-5838.
- Century Preview starts in La Mesa (parking lot on NM 28 north of Eagle Grocery. Fast (18-20 mph) 40 to 60 miles (depending if you want to do Gap/Transmountain). Randy Limbird, 542-1422.
• 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 - Mesilla to Hatch. Meet at the Mesilla Municipal Parking Lot just south of The Bean for 75 mile ride to Hatch and back. Lunch at Sparky’s in Hatch. Moderate (16-18 mph). Rick Rivas, 581-9896.
• 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 - Chile Pepper Warmup. Meet at River Run for flat, moderate 35-mile ride to Anthony Country Club. Linda Price, 433-4188
• Sunday, Sept. 26 - Chile Pepper Challenge. See separate listing.
Beginner/Intermediate Group (BIG) Rides - The El Paso Bicycle Club offers a special training program for beginning and intermediate riders. Weekly rides begin at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the strip center on Upper Valley Road and Artcraft. Helmets required; participants should park cars in spaces marked for cyclists. A discussion on a selected cycling topic will precede each ride. See Club listing for July 24 BIG Ride. Information: Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825, or Wyona Turner, 204-4835.
o Sept. 7 - Intervals, Margaret, 588-3825
o Sept. 14 - Hills, Margaret, 588-3825
o Sept. 21 - BIG Graduation. Meet at River Run Plaza for a short ride leaving at 5:45 p.m. and getting back around 6:45. BIG graduation will start about 7-7:15 at Hello Pizza. Join us for pizza, wine and beer and cake while we recognize all the 2010 BIG riders and all of the club members who supported us this year. All are welcome. Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825
Fort Davis Cyclefest — The 34th annual bike tour series is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19, in Fort Davis. Most rides depart from Prude Ranch, 5 miles west of Fort Davis Texas on Highway 118.
Rides begin at 8 a.m. Saturday ranging from 10 to 75-mile rides including scenic loops, mountain climbs and rolling hills.
The Mt. Locke Hill Climb to the McDonald Observatory begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Registration at 8 a.m.
Rest stops stationed along the routes Saturday until 4 p.m. with fruit, water and ice. Limited SAG service provided. Massages available after the tour.
A dinner at the Prude Ranch is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring door prizes and a raffle for the latest Giro Atmos helmet.
On-site registration is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; and 6:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday at the Prude Ranch Office. Cost is $30 (free t-shirt for those registering by Sept. 5). Saturday meal is $12 ($5 for children under 10). Mount Locke Hill Climb registration is $10.
Information: 1-800-373-4764 or peytonsbikes.com. Registration also available at active.com.
Marfa 100 — The charity bicycle 100K benefiting the Livestrong Foundation and Marfa Public Radio is 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, beginning at The Pavilion on El Paso Street in Marfa, Texas. The El Cosmico Weekend/Music Festival follow the event at 8 p.m. at El Cosmico in Marfa. Rider check-in is 7 to 9 a.m. at the starting point. Cost: $100; includes race t-shirt and admission to the music festival. Information/registration: marfa100.org.
Advance rider check-in is Friday, Sept. 24, at Marfa Public Radio on Highland Ave.
Tour de Ruidoso — The 4th annual 100-mile, 100K and 20-mile bicycle rides benefiting Ruidoso Hospice Foundation are Saturday, Sept. 25, in Ruidoso, N.M. Cost: $40 for 100-mile or 100K; $25 for 20-miler ($10 extra for late registration). All participants receive t-shirt; and post-ride meal ticket at The Lodge. Information/registration (575) 258-0028, nancy@rhch.org or bicycleruidoso.com.
The 100-mile and 100K (62-mile) rides begin at 8:10 a.m. at White Mountain Sports Complex (soccer field parking lot). A flat 20-mile course begins at the airport rest stop on Hwy 220.
The 100-mile and 100K rides begin at an elevation of 6,900 ft and tours through one of the most scenic and challenging cycling routes in New Mexico.
Late registration is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca or 6 to 7 a.m. on race day.
Chile Pepper Challenge — The El Paso Bicycle Club’s annual Big Ride is Sunday, Sept. 26, with ride distances of 100, 66, 40 and 10 miles, all beginning and ending at Santa Teresa High School, 100 Airport Road, in Santa Teresa, N.M..
The 100-mile (Century) ride goes north to historic Mesilla NM, passing through the pecan orchards, chile, cotton and alfalfa fields along the Rio Grande then climbs through the Anthony Gap pass and returns via Transmountain Road, reaching an elevation of exactly one mile high in the middle of El Paso’s Franklin Mountains. The 64-miler also includes both climbs, while the shorter distances will stay on flat valley roads.
Entry fees are $20 by Sept. 10, $25 Sept. 11-21 and $30 day of race. Entry is free for riders age 15 and younger if accompanied by parent. Approved helmets are required for all rides.
Package pick-up and registration at River Run Plaza 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday Sept. 25.
Additional information, route maps and registrations forms will be available at www.chilepepperchallenge.com or www.elpasobicycleclub.com. Registration also offered at active.com.
Southwest Trauma Tour — The bike ride benefiting the Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma is 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at West Valley Fire Station, 510 Vinton Rd. in Vinton. Upper Valley rides of 15, 30 or 60 miles offered. Information: 838-3201 or borderrac.org.
Proceeds benefit Border Rac, the service that aids injured bike riders in the Upper Valley and western New Mexico, as well as hosts Safety on Wheels kids’ bicycle safety programs and youth helmet giveaways.
Atom Cyclist Bike Club — The club hosts 50-100-mile weekly rides leaving promptly at 7 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday from the Atom Cyclist Bike Shop, 1886 Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target), for intermediate and advanced riders only. Information: Atom Cyclist, 225-0011.
PAL Roadrunner BMX Track — The Las Cruces track at 1600 E. Hadley (at Walnut) hosts racing at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Information: (575) 650-3999 or (575) 532-9651.
Desert Downs BMX Track — BMX practice and racing begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at the track at 5500 Optimist Road at Railroad Drive (next to Nations Tobin Park). Entry fee: $7 per class ($3 opens). Spectator admission is free. Information: 241-2206 or desertdowns.com.
Golf
‘Scramble for Ethics’ Golf Tournament — The 12th annual Better Business Bureau scramble is Friday, Aug. 27, at Butterfield Trail Golf Club, near El Paso International Airport. Registration begins at noon; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the BBB Foundation Elementary Ethics Program. Anyone making a hole-in-one wins a new Ford Fusion or F-150 truck. Cost: $600 (team of four); hole signs and sponsorships available. Information: 577-0195, 490-0762 or communications@bbbelpaso.org.
Cost includes lunch by Tony’s Pit Bar-B-Q and a “build-a-burger” bar dinner from Butterfield’s Restaurant.
Anthony Rotary Benefit Golf Tournament — The 13th annual tournament is Friday, Sept. 3, at Dos Lagos Golf Course in Anthony, N.M. Call for tee times: (575) 882-2830.
Money from the tournament funds college scholarships for area seniors, scholarships for students to attend Rotary’s leadership camp, as well as funding for community and international projects.
Stormy Edwards Partnership — The two-man golf tournament runs Sept. 17-19, at Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club in Ruidoso, N.M. Friday players play Scramble, Saturday and Sunday are best ball Cost (by Sept. 15): $330 (includes breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday, tee prizes, lunches, players pool and carts. Information: Melissa, (575) 257-5815 or playcreemeadows.com.
Practice rounds are on Thursday, Sept. 16. Cost: $14 cart fee per person.
Loretto Academy Golf Tournament — The 10th annual tournament benefiting the Loretto Academy Athletics Department is Friday, Sept. 24, at Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood. Registration is 11 a.m. with shotgun start at 1 p.m. This year’s event features professional golfer and Loretto Academy golf coach Kristi Albers. Reception and awards dinner following tournament at 5:30 p.m. registration information: 566-8400, ext. 1104 or loretto.org.
Swing for Scholarship — Leadership El Paso Class XXXII will host a golf tournament benefiting the Junior Leadership program. Friday, Oct. 1, at Painted Dunes Golf Course, 12000 McCombs. Information: 534-0526.
Horse Sports
Motor sports
El Paso Speedway Park — 14851 Marina (off Montana 7 miles east of Loop 375). Races are 7:45 p.m. Fridays, and include wing sprints, super stocks, street stocks, modifieds, super trucks, limited late models, and legends. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $10 ($7 seniors/military with ID/students age 11-15 or with UTEP ID). Free for children 10 and under. Information: 791-8749 or epspeedwaypark.com.
The last points race of the season is Friday, Aug. 27.
FJ Cruiser Rally — The 4th annual “Thrill on the Hill” offroad rally and campout for FJ Cruisers is Sept. 3-6 in Cloudcroft, N.M. The event features an FJ Cruiser parade Friday, with morning and afternoon trail runs Saturday and Sunday, followed by evening barbecue and campfires with live entertainment. Registration: $95 per vehicle (includes camping, barbecue dinners and event t-shirt). Information/registration: Brandon at Desert Sun Toyota, (575) 437-7530, brandon_dsmtoyota@hotmail.com or nmfjrally.com.
El Paso Motorplex — The drag strip is at 13101 Gateway West, (east of El Paso at I-10 off Clint exit #42). Drag races are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays. Spectator admission varies. Information: 588-8119 or southwestdrags.com.
The Southwest Superchargers will host their ninth race in a regional ten-race series Sunday, Sept. 5.
Speedway of Southern New Mexico — The track features modifieds, super stocks, speed stocks and more Saturdays. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. races at 7:45 p.m. Saturdays.
The Speedway is 11 miles west of Las Cruces exit 132, off I-10. Take south frontage road to Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. General admission: $10 ($7 seniors, military, students age 11-15 or with NMSU ID; ages 10 and younger free). Prices may vary for special events. Season passes (21 events): $190 ($130 senior, military with ID, students age 11-15 or with NMSU ID). Information: 1-800-658-9650 or snmspeedway.com.
Recreational Sports
Rudolph Cup Rugby — Teams are now forming for the men’s city league on the Eastside, Westside and Northeast as well as military and Las Cruces teams. No experience needed. Information: 833-1322, dougrugby@aol.com or elpasorugby.com.
Greater El Paso Tennis Association — Information: 532-5524, gepta@sbcglobal.net or gepta.usta.com. Advance registration at tournaments.usta.com, Call or visit website for other tennis programs.
• September’s Grand Prix is Sept. 1-5, at Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club, 1 Tennis Lane. Registration (ID# 759402910); deadline is Aug. 28. Cost: $20 singles; $19 per player doubles. Information: Ross Walker, 581-5471 or rossome2@aol.com.
• The El Paso Country Club Sweet Sixteen tournament is Oct. 2-3, at El Paso Country Club. Level 5 tournament for National Ranking; the 16 players accepted based on decision of USTA Southwest Section Ranking and Seeding Committee. Registration: (ID# 759405310): deadline is Sept. 19. Information: Aitor Zubiarrain, 581-3422, 240-8919 or jauria2000@sbcglobal.net.
Junior Tennis
• Coronado Junior Tennis Championships are Sept. 9-12, at Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor. USTA level 6 tournament. Registration: (ID#759400610); deadline is Sept. 4. Cost: $19 singles; $15 each for doubles. Information: Vedran Vidovic, 581-2225, 581-1171 or 252-4083.
• Tennis West Junior Open is Oct. 7-10, at Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club. Level 6 tournament. Registration: (ID#759403010); deadline is Oct. 2. Entry fee: $18 singles; $15 each for doubles. Information: Ross Walker, 581-5471 or rossome2@aol.com.
Miracle League of El Paso — The non-profit baseball league for children begins its Fall Challenger season at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 The non-competitive league begins Saturday, Sept. 18; game time to be announced. The Miracle League is an organized baseball league for persons with disabilities ages 3 years old and up. The league is accepting applications for volunteer “Angels in the Outfield” to assist players during the game. The League also needs umpires, coaches and other volunteers. Information: 779-4770.
Registration for returning players must be completed by Saturday, Aug. 29.
Las Cruces Ciclovia — The free monthly public fitness event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Sunday of each month (Sept. 26) through October at Young Park, intersections of Walnut and Lohman. Activities include Hula Hoops, gunny sack races, jump roping, dancing, volleyball, parachute games and more for all ages. Bikes and skates welcome. Information: (575) 522-0289.
Public Ice Skating — Skating offered noon to 4 p.m. daily, plus 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Sierra Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum, 4100 Paisano.
All ages welcome. Admission: $8 (skate rental included). Skate sharpening, fitting and consultation offered for $5. Spectator admission is free. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasoicemonitor.com.
Special Olympics training — Special Olympics Texas Area-19 hosts free training in preparation of the 2010 Fall games Nov. 4-6. Athletes must have a current medical form on file at the Special Olympics office, 4100 Rio Bravo, Suite 311. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org.
• Powerlifting training is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be age 16 or older. Information/location: David Lucero, 637-5720 or Maria Lucero at 637-1686.
• Northeast Pin Busters Bowling training is 6 p.m. Thursdays at Bowlero Lanes, 8941 Dyer.
Runs, walks, triathlons
Raise Awareness for Candlelighters run — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Richard D. Wiles hosts the inaugural 8K and 5K runs and 1-mile fun walk benefiting Candlelighters of El Paso 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at McKelligon Canyon. First 500 runners receive a free t-shirt an refreshments provided to all participants. Medals awarded to top three male and female runners in each category. Registration: $20 in advance; $25 on race day. Information: Chris Rowley: 478-5663. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick-up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, and 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the starting line on race day.
Marfa Lights 10K — The 10K run and 5K walk is 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Court House in Marfa, Texas. Registration/information: Elbert Bassham: (432) 294-2811.
The event is in conjunction with the Marfa Lights Festival Sept. 3-5.
UTEP ROTC to DC 5K — The UTEP ROTC will host a 5K run and 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. First 100 participants receive free t-shirt; refreshments for all participants at end of race; raffle prizes offered. Registration: $20 ($15 ages 10 and younger; team members). Late registration after Sept. 2 is $25 ($20 children/team members). Information: raceadventuresunlimited.com
Park entry fee is $1 per vehicle.
Proceeds will help raise money to send UTEP’s ROTC Cadets to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Army Ten Miler.
Yucca Triathlon — The 10K run/50K bike and 400 meter swim is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at White Sands Missile Range’s Bell Gym. Participants must be at security gate by 6 a.m. Cost: $45 individuals; $65 teams. Deadline is Aug. 20. Information: (575) 678-3374. Web: wsmrmwr.com (click on “Bell Gym”).
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon — El Paso’s only USA Triathlon-sanctioned multisport race, with a 400m swim, 20K bike ride, and 5K run benefiting El Paso Diabetes Association, is planned for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, starting and ending at the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center. Participants may race as an individual or as part of a two- or three-person relay team. Entry fee: $65 individuals by July 1 ($75 after). No race day registration. Relay team registration available after July 1. Information: 433-3439. Online registration at raceelpaso.com/events.
German-American Night Run — The 17th Annual German-American Oktoberfest Night Run’s 8K run and 5K fun walk is at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at Kelly Park on Fort Bliss. A corporate/military team division 8K Run will also be held. Registration: $15. Information: 568-0259, 568-4508 or ganightrun.com.
Early registration may be sent to: IMWRF-Sports, P.O. Box 6100
Fort Bliss, TX, 79906.
Food, music and games offered 4 to 8:30 p.m. including German coffee and pastries, moon jump, miniature golf and other games.
Post-race events and food served at 6 p.m. including bratwurst, German beer and coffee, pastries, soft drinks, snow cones and ice cream.
A grand prize drawing for two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas will be held; must be present to win.
Proceeds from the event, sponsored by German Air Force and MWR Fort Bliss, benefit MWR and the German Air Force charity organizations “Helping Hands” and “Aid for the Needy,” which have been reaching out to the needy on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border for more than 20 years.
Healthy Heart Walks — The city’s Parks and Recreation Department’s monthly family walks begin at 8 a.m. on selected Saturdays through November at various local park and recreation centers. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome; registration: $5 one-time fee (includes all walks). Information: Eliseo Duran, 544-0753, ext. 21 or 23.
This month’s walk is Sept. 11 at Gary Del Palacio Center, 3001 Parkwood, 3200 Fierro, featuring a health awareness fair.
Run For the Beach — The annual 5K run for breast cancer education is 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Midtown Ruidoso, N.M. (along Sudderth). Proceeds used to defray mammogram costs and expenses for the residents of Lincoln County. Information: fccfrankie@valornet.com.
Trot for Tots — The Child Crisis Center’s 4th annual 5K competitive run and 1 mile Family Lake Walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Registration is 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the center. First 1,000 participants receive a free t-shirt. Registration: $20; $10 military and law enforcement; $5 children 6-12. Information/registration: 562-7955, ext. 218. Online registration at childcrisiselp.org or raceadventuresunlimited.com.
The annual Mascot Race is 9 a.m. with awards ceremony at 10 a.m.
Packet pickup is noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, Walgreens (Geronimo and Gateway West), and Thursday, Sept. 9, at Walgreens (Mesa and Glory Road), and 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on race day at Ascarate Park.
Stephanie Olivo Memorial 5K — The 5K run and 1-mile fun walk benefiting El Paso Red Cross is 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. First 150 registrants receive free t-shirt and medals awarded to top three male and female runners in each category. Cost: $20 per event; $25 race day. Information: 274-5222.
Forrest Leamon Memorial Run — The 10K and 5K runs and 1-mile fun walk benefiting the Survivors Benefit Fund of the DEA is 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Marwood Park, 4325 Riverbend. Top male and female runners in 10K and 5K receive one Southwest Airlines roundtrip ticket. Registration: $20 in advance; $25 on race day. Information: Chris Rowley: 478-5663. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Special Agent Forrest Leamon died last year in the front lines of drug law enforcement in Afghanistan, along with two other special agents. He is survived by his wife and newborn son.
Packet pick-up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, and 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the starting line on race day.
‘Run, Walk and Roll’ 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair Race — The 18th annual event is Saturday, Sept. 25, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Starting times are 8 a.m. for 5K runners and walkers; 8:45 a.m. for 5K wheelchair race (manual users only). Entry fees: $20 in advance, $25 day of race. No fee for Kid’s 1K. T-shirts for first 200 paid participants. Information/registration: 474-8449 or dominguez.maritza@gmail.com.
Proceeds will benefit the Greater El Paso Therapy District and the El Paso Spinal Cord Support Group.
Pre-registration packets may be picked up 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa. Race day registration is 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
Whole Enchilada Fiesta runs — The 5K Race and 1-mile Fun Run are Saturday, Sept. 25, at Meersheidt Recreation Center, Hadley and Hermosa, Las Cruces. Hosted by Mesilla Valley Track Club. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., fun run starts at 7:30 a.m., 5K at 8 a.m. Awards ceremonies follow at 9 a.m. on the Meersheidt Stage. Free t-shirt for all 5K participants. Information: (575) 526-1938. Registration forms available at enchiladafiesta.com.
Elephant Man Triathlon — Elephant Butte’s 3rd annual 1-mile swim/26.5-bike and 6-mile run is Sunday, Sept. 26, at Elephant Butte Lake. The USAT-sanctioned event begins at 8 a.m. with awards ceremony at 1 p.m. A mandatory pre-race meeting is at 7:30 a.m. Registration: $100-$165. All registrations must be received by Sept. 15. Temporary USAT membership available for $10. Information: (575) 744-5187 or (575) 744-0055 or mannonmotion.com. On-line registration at active.com.
Packet pick-up is 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 and 6 to 7 a.m. race day at main entrance to Elephant Butte State Park and beach site (race headquarters). Race orientation is 5 p.m. at the main entrance and a pre-race dinner for registered participants follows.
The “Elephant Kids Tri” kids race is 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Registration is 4 to 4:45 p.m. Participation is free.
‘Buddy Walk’ 2010 — EPCC Diversity Programs host the walk benefiting disabled student scholarships 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at EPCC’s Valle Verde campus, 919 Hunter. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Cost: $40 family; $20 individual; $10 EPCC students, military and seniors. Event t-shirt for every $20 donated to the scholarship fund. Information: 831-6531.
Sembra Salud 5K — The 5K run and 1-mile Fun Walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Ascarate Park. Entry fee is $20 by Sept. 27; register at raceadventuresunlimited.com, or mail to Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa Ste 205. Late and onsite registration is $25. Teams of 10 or more must register as a group by Sept. 28. Information: Lily Limón, 253-1616 or lblimon@elp.rr.com.
The run/walk promotes fitness and raises funds for the Centro de los Trabajadores Agricoles Fronterizos.
Transmountain Challenge — GECU presents the 2010 race Sunday, Oct. 10. The race across Texas’ highest highway is a 20K and 5K competitive and non-competitive run or walk, for individuals or relay teams.
The 1/2 Marathon begins at 7 a.m. starting at GECU at 1500 N. Resler, crossing Transmountain with the finish line at Cohen Stadium.
The 5K is 7:15 a.m. and starts and ends at Cohen.
Proceeds benefit children with disabilities served by El Paso Rehabilitation Center. Information: 544-8484. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Individual registration: $30 by Oct. 8; $35 on Oct. 9. Military and students: $25 by Oct. 8; $30 on Oct. 9. Relay teams (3 to 5 members): $100 by Oct. 8; $125 on Oct. 9. No race day registration.
Packet pick-up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Suite 205.
Transmountain Road will be closed to motor vehicles 6 to 11 a.m. on race day. Shuttle service back to the start line begin at 8:30 a.m. for race participants.
Ski Run Road Challenge — The 4th annual race featuring the highest finish in New Mexico is 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Hwy 532, in Ruidoso. The USA Track & Field sanctioned event includes a 20K high altitude foot race (solo or relay) up Ski Run Road (Hwy 532) in the Sacramento Mountains with and elevation gain of 2,660 feet. Relay buses leave at 7:30 a.m. to drop off runners at mile markers 3.5, 6 and 9.5. Prizes and food offered for finishers. Proceeds benefit Ski Apache’s Disabled Skiers Program.
Early registration (by Sept. 30): $20 solo; $100 relay, Registration costs rise after Sept. 30. Information: (575) 937-7106 or skirunroadchallenge.com.
Human rights commission run — The 8K run and 1-mile fun walk benefiting the Citizens Commission on Human Rights is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive. Trophies awarded to overall male and female runner, and top runners in various age groups. Packet pick-up is 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. day of race at the start line. Registration: $20 per event in advance; $25 day of race. Information: 478-5663 or raceadventuresunlimited.com.
All runners receive color short-sleeved t-shirt; raffle prizes, refreshments and special awards given away at end of race including Spira shoes. Trophies awarded for top three male and female runners in each age category.
Running clubs:
• Run El Paso maintains information on local races at runelpaso.com. Information: Luis Zaragosa, 543-2017.
• FCA Team Endurance El Paso. Long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes are invited to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. Both a ride and run are offered each week. Information: Christy, 307-8180 or fcaendurance.org.
• El Paso Triathlon Club is open to everyone interested in triathlons and similar events, including the Southwest Challenge Series. Information on training programs, get-togethers: elpasotriclub.org. Challenge series: southwestchallengeseries.com.
• The Border Jumper Hash House Harriers (H3) meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Saturdays at various locations. Dues: $3 per run. First run is free. Information: bjhash.com.
• The El Paso Hash House Harriers “Drinking Club with a Running Problem” meet at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons for non-competitive runs. Follow a mystery trail of chalk and flower in a grown-up “hide and seek” game. Trails range from 2 to 5 miles, with a beer and snacks social event afterward. Cost: $4 per hash. First run is free; walkers welcome. Information: 345-5130. Weekly meet-up spots listed at elpasohash.com.
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