Running

ROAR RUN 3!

Date
October 31, 2026
Distance
10K · 5K · 1 Mile Family Fun Run / Walk
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From the Organizer

Want a run with a powerful purpose?
Join us for our 3RD ANNUAL ROAR RUN on Saturday October 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM!
Choose from 3 Special Events: 
  • 10K Run • 5K Run • 1 Mile Family Fun Run / Walk
    * NOTE: There is a 90-minute time cut off for the 10k Run.
 
ROAR RUN is more than a race — it’s a chance to impact lives! All participants are aiding in the
mentoring and care of children and youth in Ndola Zambia, and helping them RISE, RUN and ROAR into their unique futures.
Through your support, children of all ages will receive the love, care, and support of a faith-filled family, food, education, shelter, mentorship, and leadership training.  Your registration also allows our young LIONS RUNNING TEAM in Ndola, Zambia to travel regionally for competitions in multiple distances from 5K to full marathons! And our Young Lions are turning heads! Thank you for helping us build lions!


RUN AS A PRIDE...

Don’t run alone—BUILD A PRIDE!! Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or teammates and sign up together. When you register with 4 or more runners, each person receives $5 off. Plus, the largest Pride on race day wins a special prize and bragging rights! Whether you’re running fast just having fun, it’s better together—and every step you take helps build Lions in Zambia and the USA.

 

RACE HIGHLIGHTS...

Running golf cart paths on this scenic, hilly course will be a challenge for both seasoned runners and first-timers. All participants receive a commemorative ROAR RUN T-SHIRT.
  •  5K & 10K finishers also earn a custom ROAR RUN MEDAL.
  •  Top 3 male and female finishers in each age category win special prizes.
  •  Age Categories...
     10 & under • 11–15 • 16–19 • 20–29 • 30–39 • 40–49 • 50–59 • 60+
 

AFTER THE RACE...

Stick around, play some corn hole, grab a seat by the fire pit and enjoy a delicious breakfast burrito (included in your registration). Other snacks, drinks, and event merchandise are available for purchase.
 

PACKET PICKUP INFO...

Friday October 30th from 5:00-6:30pm at Heart for the World Church (1605 S. Valley Dr. / Las Cruces, NM 88005)
Race Day (@ PHCC) from 6:45 – 7:30am near the start line.
 

WHY RUN THE ROAR RUN?

This is more than just a race — it's a joy-filled cause, a chance to get out early on a beautiful fall morning and do something good and hard together; and it’s a local community gathering with international impact! Your participation, your registration, and your friendship are helping equip and empower Zambian kids & youth, and in doing so, you’re having lasting impact!
Register today and run for a purposeful cause that truly roars!

COSTUME CONTEST...

Costumes are encouraged so come ready to have fun! We’ll be celebrating creativity with awards for Kids (12 & under), Best Family/Group Costumes, Most Creative Overall Costume, &Best Lion Costume. Whether you go simple or all-out, it’s a great way to add to the fun of the day. Please keep all costumes fun, family-friendly, and appropriate for all ages.

 

QUESTIONS...

Contact Chris Kohn at 575-571-6361.

Events

5K8:10 AMRegister →
1 Mile Family Fun Run / Walk8:20 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

74°

Typical Low

42°

Chance of Rain

11%

Based on US Climate Normals data from State Univ, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:24 AMSunset 6:19 PMDaylight 10h 55m

Host City

About Las Cruces, NM

Population

112,612

as of 2023

Elevation

4,241 ft

Nearest Airport

LRU

Las Cruces International Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

ELP

El Paso International Airport · 46 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ROAR RUN 3!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

145

Days to train

Race
ROAR RUN 3!
Date
October 31, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the ROAR RUN 3!?
ROAR RUN 3! is a running race held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the ROAR RUN 3!?
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Las Cruces, New Mexico at 6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the ROAR RUN 3!?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

ROAR RUN 3!

Oct 31, 2026

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