
From the Organizer
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines! Heart of the Desert has a total of 24,000 vines. The seven different varieties of grape vines harvested each year are: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Riesling, Malvasia Bianca, and Gewurztraminer, making the production of a wide range of wines possible. Click here to check out their wine list. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alamogordo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
31,063
as of 2023
Elevation
4,349 ft
Nearest Airport
LRU
Las Cruces International Airport · 70 mi
Major Hub
ELP
El Paso International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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243
Days to train
Coming Up
Trails & Rails
16 miles away
LCRC Youth - East Mesa Sports Park
59 miles away
Electric 5k
59 miles away
LCRC Youth - Sagecrest
59 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Heart of the Desert Wine Run 5k
Feb 6, 2027