Badass Human Race
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Event details
The 2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026 in downtown El Paso, TX (401 N. Mesa, El Paso 79901). The event is a 3-mile urban obstacle challenge with a course built through the downtown area. The course includes obstacles such as shipping container climbs, cold plunges, urban sprints, and team zones. Waves are scheduled every 10 minutes. The event offers finisher medals, a cooling zone, hydration stations, spectator areas, live DJs and live music, high-intensity cheer zones, food trucks, prize giveaways, and a finish line celebration. Many obstacles are described as updated or new signature elements; returning obstacles are noted as adjusted to be more difficult. Event entries list age eligibility as 16 to 80 years.
Volunteer roles and requirements
Multiple volunteer roles are listed, including obstacle station volunteers (various stations), packet pickup, bag check/gear drop, course marshals, water stations, set up crew, and general event support. Age minimums vary by role: obstacle and most support roles require volunteers to be 16 or older, water station volunteers must be at least 15, and set up crew must be at least 18. Several obstacle stations indicate multiple volunteers still needed and duties include guiding participants, monitoring safety, and reporting issues to coordinators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
