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2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU

7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird)2026-05-31

2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU is a 10:00 am wave (early bird) organized by 2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU in El Paso, TX: El Paso. A solid choice for runners of all levels.

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Course format

City 7:05 am wave (early bird) layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Late-race heat exposure

If the day warms quickly, the smartest move is usually protecting the middle miles instead of chasing pace too early.

Weather bias

Heat risk

Average race-day highs reach about 93F, so pacing and hydration matter.

Free training plan

Build a free 7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) plan for this race.

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Course Profile

2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU 7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) race demand

Planning read
82/100
Course detail
Moderate
Weather detail
Historical + forecast
Race-day detail
Moderate
Weather view
Live forecast

Weather read

Strong tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU 7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+6.4 mph

Interpretation

Strong tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 9.0 mphDominant direction SE

Estimated weather effect

+2.58%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-46

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 3 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 77.0FAvg wind 12.0 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2022 race-weekend conditions

Race date

May 29, 2022

Avg temperature

88.4F

Avg wind

18.1 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+3.39% estimated finish-time effect · 12 hourly observations

Race zone

85F

Mostly Cloudy

9.0 mph · SE

City center

85F

Mostly Cloudy

9.0 mph · SE

Finish area

85F

Mostly Cloudy

9.0 mph · SE

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU 7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

4 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

61 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

El Paso, TX should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) at 2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird) planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

4

Recorded race years

Archive

Current route view

Available

7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird)

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for 2026 Badass Human Race Presented by GECU 7:05 AM Wave (Early Bird)

Runner reviews live
CourseCourseLogisticsLogisticsCrowd supportCrowd supportAid stationsAid stationsFinish areaFinish areaRecommendRecommend

Course

87/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

87/100

Aid stations

87/100

Finish area

93/100

Recommend

93/100

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Common questions

FAQ

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