Badass Human Race
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2026 Badass Human Race : event overview
The Badass Human Race Presented by GECU takes place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in downtown El Paso, Texas (401 N. Mesa). The event features a 3-mile urban obstacle course built into the downtown area. The course includes obstacles such as shipping container climbs, cold plunges, urban sprints, and high-energy team zones. Waves are scheduled every 10 minutes. The event provides finisher medals, a cooling zone and hydration stations, spectator areas, live DJs, cheer zones, food trucks, prize giveaways, live music, and a finish line celebration. The event is open to ages 16 to 80.
Registration and logistics
Early-bird wave pricing varies by wave and may increase after a set number of registrations. Registration for listed waves closes on May 16, 2026. An operations fee of 3% applies to entries. The organizer lists a race website and a sponsor, GECU, for additional information. Directions are given to the downtown El Paso address. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.