Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces
Race Date
Feb 28, 2026
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,708
The Experience
Get ready to chase the rainbow at the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon at La Llorona Park in Las Cruces, where every mile feels like a celebration and a little bit of magic is in the air. This spirited race brings shamrock energy, festive fun, and plenty of good vibes—whether you’re flying through the 5K, cruising the 10K, or taking on the bold challenge of the half marathon. Every participant will score a shiny custom finisher medal, your personal pot of gold waiting at the end of the run. And with awards in each distance across the usual 5-year age groups, there are lots of chances to get lucky and take home some bragging rights. So throw on your green, channel your inner leprechaun, and let your feet find the fortune—this is one race where luck loves company!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
La Llorona Park, Las Cruces, NM, 88007
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7310 years running
~268 finishers a year
growing or steady
16% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 28 states
winner 1:21:58
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
26%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,708 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,708
Median time
2:27:11
Latest turnout
289
States
46
Turnout by year
2012–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces?
The Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces is held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces take place?
It takes place in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
What distances does the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces course flat and good for a PR?
The Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,708 runners who have completed the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces.
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