3 events in Las Cruces, New Mexico

October 24-25

Events include 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and NEW 100K & 100 Miler

Time limits stress you out? We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line.

Walkers are always welcome!

This is a great event to complete your first milestone distance or achieve a new PB.

Event Details

Day of the Dead Series dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026

Race times: 7:00 AM for all events.

Early Packet Pickup/registration: Friday, October 23, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm (TBA)

Race Day Packet Pickup / Registration begins at 5:30 am on Saturday and Sunday at the La Llorona South End Multi-Use Path Trailhead.

Early Start: YES for Half Marathon distances and up! (Optional) 6:00 am, bring a flashlight. Late arrivals will need to wait until the 7:00 am start. (See Rules Below)

Average temps: Low 41/High 73

Pets/strollers: Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers; you’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children.

Food/aid stations: We will have an extensive selection of food and beverages at our aid stations. We will also have a table for your water bottles that we will refill upon request.

Course descriptions:

Course: Fast, flat, paved, with a crushed gravel lane alongside.

A USATF Certified, Boston Qualifying Course!

USATF Position on GPS Used by Runners

Course length for Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100K, 100-Mile: 1.1 miles out, then back. (5k and 10K distances do not do the 1.1-mile multiple loops)

5K & 10K distances will be out, then back (1.55 & 3.10)

Our Super Aid Station will be conveniently located and passed multiple times along the course, with 2 hydration stations for 5k / 10k events.

What about the bling? We all know that’s the best part!

Every participant will receive one t-shirt.

All finishers will receive a separate, unique finisher's medal for each day.

Anyone who does back-to-back 50K, 100K, or 100-mile events will recieve a unique Day of the Dead belt buckle and medal.

New Start Location For Day of the Dead Events Only!!

Everyone really enjoyed our new start location for the 2025 Day of the Dead, so for 2026, we will again host all events from the South End Trail Head of La Llorona Park.

If you are unfamiliar with the area, please click on the map below to help locate the start/finish location for all events.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Llorona+Multi-Use+Path+Trailhead/@32.26453,-106.823268,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x86de15f07799cdc1:0x85114dfa30e86291!8m2!3d32.26453!4d-106.823268!16s%2Fg%2F11fnqlwxj8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

(Lat/Lon N 32.15'53.5 W 106.49'27.3)

Register for the Day of the Dead Series

What you need to know:

• Friday, October 23, 3:30 pm - 6 pm Packet Pickup / In-person Registration (TBA)

• Saturday, October 24, 5:30 am Packet Pickup opens / In-person Registration

• 6:00 a.m. early start for Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100K, and 100-Mile only

• 7:00 a.m. All races start

• Sunday, October 25, 5:30 am Packet Pickup opens / In-person Registration

• 6:00 a.m. early start for Half-Marathon, Marathon, and 50K only

• 7:00 a.m. All races start

• Where: Race Start / Finish

• https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Llorona+Multi-Use+Path+Trailhead/@32.26453,-106.823268,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x86de15f07799cdc1:0x85114dfa30e86291!8m2!3d32.26453!4d-106.823268!16s%2Fg%2F11fnqlwxj8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

(Lat/Lon N 32.15'53.5 W 106.49'27.3)

• Online registration required!!

Check out past years' results and photos HERE

Be sure to post your pictures on our Wanderlust Running Facebook or Instagram pages

Under New Management!

We are pleased to announce that as of March 10, 2025, Wanderlust Running Unlimited now manages https://www.deadrunning.net/

We look forward to bringing you the same amazing Dead Running events with new, creative ideas that will enhance your running experience.

Any questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

Race Director Shane Asbury, Owner, Wanderlust Running

New for 2026

Sign up for Day 1 and receive 10% off any Day 2 event!

How do I get my 10% off? All you have to do is register for Day 1, and you will receive a code that will apply 10% off to your Day 2 registration fee.

Early Start Rules

• Marathon, Half -Marathon, 50K, 100K, 100 Milers only

• If you are a 7+ hour marathoner, please consider this option. Early Starts will be at 6:00 AM (1 hour before the regular start); packet pickup and parking will begin at 5:30 (30 minutes before the early start). Aid stations may not yet be open. Participants MUST have a flashlight or headlamp; it will be dark. Early starting 50Kers may have 9.5 - 10 hours for completion. Early starting for 100Kers may have 14.5 -15 hours for completion. 100 Miles has until 7 pm Sunday.

Participants will be led out by a staff person who will walk to the first turnaround. Please be courteous and unobtrusive when entering the staging area while race setup, packet pickup, and regular start are in progress. You will need to be QUIET during that first hour. If you are late to the early start, you will need to wait until the regular 7:30 am start time.

Saturday, January 9, 2027

State 47 Marathon is celebrating

5 Years!!!

Nestled at 3,900 feet in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the State 47 Marathon is surrounded by pecan orchards, stunning views of the Organ Mountains, and the Rio Grande River.

Hosted by @wanderlustrunning, this popular event has sold out for the past four years and has welcomed participants from all 50 states and 8 countries.

The USATF-certified course is also a Boston qualifier, offering a fast and scenic race with reliably great weather. In addition to the marathon, the event features a half-marathon (USATF-certified), (New Event) a 4-person relay (New Distance), a 4.7-K run/walk, and a kids’ .47 mini run.

Every Runner Receives

• *An incredibly fast and beautiful course.

• *Great swag that you will want to keep!!

• *Custom Finishers Medals for each event.

• *Locally Themed Awards

• *Free Professional Photos,

• 2026 PHOTOS

• *Outstanding Volunteer Support

• *Chip Timed Race

• *Generous Finish time: New this year, 8 Hour time limit!

• *Custom Age Group Awards

• *Great food & fun at the finish!

State 47 Marathon voted Best Boston Marathon Qualifier for 2025 & 2026

Each state can be found HERE

Title Sponsor Powered by Visit Las Cruces

Happy Birthday, State 47, New Mexico!

We celebrate New Mexico by hosting the following events:

4.7K Jackrabbit celebration dash and Kids .47-mile mini celebration run.

On January 6, 1912, New Mexico was admitted into the United States as the 47th state. Spanish explorers passed through the area that would become New Mexico.

Event Details and Schedule

Packet Pick-up Friday, January 8th, 2027, opens at NOON and closes at 6:30 pm, and will be held at our NEW host hotel

Hotel Encanto De Las Cruces - Las Cruces, New Mexico

705 South Telshor Blvd

Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011

Please use the link below to book discounted rooms.

State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

Race Day Schedule: January 9th, 2027

The Start/Finish line will be held on the Field of Dreams Stadium Track

2501 Tashiro Road, Las Cruces, NM 88007

• 6:15 AM MST Packet Pick-up opens. (Your bibs must be picked up 15 minutes before the start of each race.)

• 7:00 AM MST Early Bird start for Half and Full marathon participants. You must be signed up in advance for this wave.

• 7:55 AM MST - National Anthem

• 8:00 AM MST - Marathon / 4-person relay

• 8:15 AM MST - Half Marathon Start

• 8:20 AM MST - .47-mile Kids Mini Celebration Dash Start

• 8:30 AM MST - 4.7K Celebration Run

• 10:00 AM MST - Awards can begin to be picked up at the Awards Tent

• Course Closes at 3 PM Sharp (8-hour cutoff)

• Note: All age group awards will need to be picked up on race day at The Field of Dreams or the week after at Bluebird Running Company, 136 S. Water St., Las Cruces, NM

• Please scan the QR code at the finish line before you leave to see if you placed in your age group.

• (NO awards will be shipped)

Cutoff Times making you nervous?

Join the "Early Bird" start wave and begin your race at 7 a.m., giving you an extra hour on the course. The caveat: the "Early Bird" wave is only for runners who require the extra time to finish within the course limits, not for faster runners who wish to complete the course earlier. (not eligible for awards) The first few aid stations along the course may not be set up when you arrive, so you must plan accordingly.

The "EB" start is for runners/walkers needing extra time to finish, not for earlier flights or early engagements.

Also, you MUST register for the "Early Bird" wave in advance by emailing your request to [email protected]

Guaranteed Shirt Size DEADLINE December 18th, 2026!!

Course Records

Marathon

2025 M Mitchell Kosick - Firestone, CO

2:47:23

2024 F Kendra Glassman - Firestone, CO

3:06:41

Half Marathon

2025 M Armando Rueda - Las Cruces, NM

1:16:27

2025 F Tana Kaskalla - Albuquerque, NM

1:31:07