Sleeping Lion Ridge Trail Runs

Sleeping Lion Ridge Trail Runs takes place in El Paso, Texas, on November 8, 2026, inside the Westside Open Space Reserve. Two trail distances start together at 8:10 a.m.: a 20K, about 12.4 miles, and a 10K, about 6.2 miles. The route is mostly a loop made up largely of dirt paths, with a variable surface, rolling and demanding terrain, and significant elevation change at high altitude.

Altitude plus climbing means your usual road paces are irrelevant here, so run by breathing and save something for the second half of the loop. Anyone stepping up to the 20K should get comfortable running 90 minutes to two hours on uneven ground beforehand, hiking the steepest pitches on purpose rather than as a last resort. Carry water and use shoes with real traction.