Ruidoso Marathon

Race Date

Sep 19, 2026

Location

Ruidoso, NM

The Experience

NEW 20246 Race Date September 18-19, 2026 2026 Race Registration Click Here

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Join us for the 2nd annual Ruidoso Runfest where the weekend will include running, local bands, food trucks, and Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept. Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K fun run. Finish line at Wingfield Park will host the awards for 5K along with music, post-race food, and a beer garden.

NEW Race Date September 18-19, 2026 NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 Click Here

Saturday's events include the 6th running of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, and in its 2nd year, the State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running. This is a 47K run for overall and age group awards. For those wanting to complete a true ultra 50K distance, we have an additional loop that needs to be completed by 2 pm. This is New Mexico's only premier road 50K. Saturday will include a festival-like atmosphere with awards, post-race food, a band, a beer garden, food trucks, and bear carving. Don't miss this weekend and book your rooms early!

NEW Race Date September 18-19, 2026 NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 Click Here