Eagle in the Sun Triathlon
About this race
El Paso's premier multisport event, Eagle in the Sun Triathlon has introduced thousands to their first triathlon. Now entering its 16th year, the race is a favorite for new and experienced athletes alike and welcomes relay teams in addition to individual competitors.
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon begins with a 400-meter swim in a 50-meter pool. Participants then ride on a mostly flat 12-mile out-and-back bike on the Border Highway and run 5K run on the Playa Drain Trail.
First 600 participants guaranteed to receive a moisture-wicking race shirt, athlete bag, water bottle and swim cap. All participants will receive post-race snacks and drinks, an interactive race day Expo, chip timing, and more! Finisher medals for all participants!
Get ready, get set, be ready to Tri in 2026! Make plans for the race, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for informative lead-up events and support on race day. For maps, go to https://www.eagleinthesuntriathlon.com/
- IN-PERSON EVENTS:
- INDIVIDUAL - 400m swim - 12mi bike - 3mi run
- AQUABIKE - 400m swim - 12mi bike
- BIKE-RUN - 12mi bike - 3mi run
- RUN/WALK - 3mi run
- 3-Person Relay
- 2-Person Relay
RACE INFO:
- SWAG - Participants will receive a race shirt, water bottle, finisher medal, run bibs and bike numbers, an athlete bag and more!
- PACKET PICKUP
- FRIDAY, September 18th, 4pm - 7pm - Location El Paso Swim and Tennis Club (2510 N. Saint Vrain, EPTX 79902)
- SATURDAY, September 19th, 10am - 1pm - Location La Mente Behavioral Health (6600 Montana Ave #P, EPTX 79925)
**PACKETS - Every athlete must pick up his or her own race packet. Packet pick-up will require photo proof of identity (driver’s license, passport, etc.) and USAT Membership Card.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run/Walk
Complete a 3.1 mile run out on the Playa Drain Trail.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in El Paso, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:05 PM local time (MDT) in El Paso on September 20, 2026 — 12h 12m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 81 El Paso events
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