Electric 5k
- Date
- July 3, 2026
- Distance
- Electric 5k · 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
5K / 1 MILE FUN RUN
RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SEPECTATORS at DUSK!!!!
STAY FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
ONLY SW 5K RUN IN FRONT OF A PARADE !!!
The Official Las Cruces Electric 5k is volunteer-produced by runners for runners!!!
Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and Age Group Awards separate from Top 3 Overall
This is a Closed Course Race!!!
Are you ready for it?
Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Our Electric 5k offers 2 events: 1-mile and a 5k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer youth Program, a series of 1-mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under, and donations to Dona Ana area high school cross-country programs!
As Always:
Free to runners age 14 and under.
Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #)
Finisher Video posted to results page
Prizes for best costume and largest team.
After race snacks and drinks.
$5 per person discount for groups of four or more runners who register at the same time.
Free 1 Mile Youth runners cannot register with a group to obtain a group discount.
Location of Events
All races begin and end on W Hadley Ave across from the Meerscheidt Center. Our 5k runs South on W Hadley Ave to Solano, north to Madrid, making a U-turn before the Apodaca Baseball field, and retraces back to the finish line. The street will be lined with thousands of spectators waiting to watch the Las Cruces Electric Parade. With less than 10ft of elevation gain, this is our flattest race, creating the perfect conditions for you to run your fastest time.
Start and Finish Times
1mile: 7:30 p.m. (chip timing)
5k: 8:00 p.m. (chip timing)
*Racecourse will close at 9:30 pm for all events
Give Aways
Free Participants will receive a Bib
Paid participants will receive a Bib, t-shirt (not guaranteed after 6/12),
Awards
5k
Overall Top 3 Female/Male: 1st-3rd
Top 3 Age group Male/Female (top runners removed)
1mile
1-14 Age Group Overall 1st-3rd
15+ Age Group Overall 1st-3rd
*Awards will be based on chip timing.
Event Parking
Paz Baseball fields and Las Cruces Skating Park Parking lot off W Hadley
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Electric 5k?
- Electric 5k is a running event held in Las Cruces, NM. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Electric 5k?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Las Cruces, NM at Meerscheidt Center, Las Cruces, NM. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Electric 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Electric 5k
Jul 3, 2026