Frequently Asked Questions

Race-Day Basics

  • El Paso, it’s time! Miche 5K is here for the first time with miles, grupos, medals, and a michelada (or miche-nada) waiting for you at the finish. Come through for the music and the celebration after you cross the line!

  • The Miche 5K race is Sunday, May 3 at Ascarate Park in El Paso.

  • Arrive early. DJ, vendors, and all the pre-race vibes start at 7:00 AM. The race begins at 8:00 AM sharp, then we keep la fiesta going until 11:00 AM.

  • ✪ Pre-Race: DJ Johnny Kage to warm you up! 

    ✪ Mile 1: Arre

    ✪ Mile 2: Grupo Resilencia

    ✪ Mile 3: Grupo Punto Ciego

    Post-Race Reventón: 

    ✪ Banda La Conquistadora 

    ✪ Los Integrantes

    ✪ Legado Especial 

REGISTRATION

  • ✪ Exclusive Miche 5K event shirt

    ✪ Official Miche 5K bib

    ✪ Miche 5K finisher’s medal

    ✪ One voucher for a michelada or a miche-nada (non-alcoholic option)

    • You will need your ID for an alcoholic michelada.

    Note: To receive a finisher medal, you must complete the race.

  • No, same-day registration will not be available.

  • Yes! The race grounds are open to spectators too!

  • Unfortunately, all Miche 5K El Paso sales are final and non-refundable.

  • No, we’re officially sold out!

Packet pickup

  • You can pickup your race packet on the following days and locations:

    April 30 - May 1

    Glia’s Coffee Co, 404 Arizona Ave STE 1, El Paso, TX

    12 PM - 7 PM

    May 2

    Michelada Fest Box Office @ Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905

    9 AM - 1 PM

  • Confirmation number and photo ID of original purchaser (or clear copy)

  • Yes, you can! Just bring the confirmation and picture of purchaser’s ID (a phone picture works!)

  • Easy! The purchaser can grab everyone’s packets, or your group can pick up individually.

    Just have the registration confirmation + a photo of the purchaser’s ID ready (phone pic works!).

  • You can find the course map here.

  • No, gear check will not be available to participants. Runners are responsible for safely storing their gear prior to the race.

  • Yes! Spectators are welcome to come cheer and enjoy the vibes.

  • Yes! Strollers are welcome on the course, but we ask anyone running or walking with a stroller to start in the last corral for everyone’s safety.

  • No, pets aren’t allowed on the course. But they are welcome on the Ascarate Park grounds as long as they’re on a leash.

  • Yes. All participants will receive a timed bib, and your time will be automatically recorded when you cross the finish line. You can find your results here.

  • Yes! Parking is available from Ascarate Park for $10. We recommend carpooling or ridesharing to the race grounds. You can find the parking map here.

Course Info