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Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces

Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces

Race Date

Feb 28, 2026

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Standout73

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Standout73
Methodology
Heritage20/20

10 years running

Size12/15

~268 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty16/20

16% returning runners

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw9/10

runners from 28 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:21:58

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:056:25

Turnout by year

20122026

'12'13'20'22'23'24'25'26
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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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