More than 600 participants turned out Sunday for the inaugural El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown, a community run that doubled as a fundraiser for the nonprofit newsroom and a tribute to the region’s 915 identity.
The race blended fitness, culture and local pride as runners wound through city streets before gathering for the post-race celebration that featured DJ Jason Craig, Cherry Sunset Photo Booth and sponsor booths that offered community engagement.
The top finishers:
Male: Bradley Makuvire, 1st; Ayden Lugo, 2nd; Dorian Miranda, 3rd
Female: Tadiwa Mabvuka, 1st; Antonia Ronoh, 2nd; Jacyln Fike Taveras, 3rd
Largest team: Girls Run the 915
“To see more than 600 participants join us for our first-ever 9.15K exceeded every expectation. We created this run to celebrate our city, uplift local journalism and bring people together in a way that reflects the heart of El Paso and its people. We can’t wait to build on this momentum in the years ahead.,” said Alyshea Johnson, development and events director at El Paso Matters.
To see all of this year’s results, CLICK HERE.
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
Event sponsors included:
Casa Auto Group
Marathon
Tawney, Acosta and Chaparro
Destination El Paso
The Hospitals of Providence
Texas Tech Health El Paso
Price’s
Mineragua
University Medical Center of El Paso
Cherry Sunset Photo Booth
Monocle Eyewear
Lost in El Paso
Basecamp Fitness
El Paso Matters was founded by longtime journalist Robert Moore in 2019 and focuses on in-depth and investigative reporting – while also providing events and cultural coverage and hosting community events.
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Bradley Makuvire is top male finisher at the El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
Tadiwa Mabvuka is the top female finisher at the El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters 9.15K in Downtown El Paso, Dec. 7, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux / El Paso Matters)
El Paso Matters staff finish cleanup following the news organization’s inaugural 9.15K run, Dec. 7, 2025.
El Paso Matters 9.15k Run Race Medal. Dec. 6, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters)
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