Upcoming Races in Las Cruces

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Las Cruces, New Mexico, from October 2026 to February 2027.

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Racing in Las Cruces

The Las Cruces race calendar is busiest in February, October, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, and Sprint.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

112,612

as of 2023

City Elevation

4,241 ft

Nearest Airport

LRU

Las Cruces International Airport

Time Zone

Mountain Time

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Races in Las Cruces, NM

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8 races in Las Cruces

October 2026 Las Cruces, New Mexico Races

2 upcoming races in Las Cruces, New Mexico in October.

Oct

Sat

Triathlon

NMSU Sprint Triathlon

1520 Stewart St, Las Cruces, NM

Sprint

Avg 79° / 48°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 79° / 48°4,241 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

ROAR RUN 3!

6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 74° / 42°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 74° / 42°4,241 ft city elevation

November 2026 Las Cruces, New Mexico Races

2 upcoming races in Las Cruces, New Mexico in November.

Nov

Sat

Running

3rd Annual Dash for Diabetes Awareness 5 K & 1Mile Fun Run

2355 Calle De Guadalupe, Las Cruces, NM

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 69° / 37°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 69° / 37°4,241 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Field of Dream, Las Cruces, NM

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 63° / 33°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 63° / 33°4,241 ft city elevation

December 2026 Las Cruces, New Mexico Races

1 upcoming race in Las Cruces, New Mexico in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

2nd Annual Souper Dash 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

TBA, Las Cruces, NM

Avg 87° / 60°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 87° / 60°4,241 ft city elevation

January 2027 Las Cruces, New Mexico Races

1 upcoming race in Las Cruces, New Mexico in January.

Jan

Sun

Running

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces

3440 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 58° / 29°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 29°4,241 ft city elevation

February 2027 Las Cruces, New Mexico Races

2 upcoming races in Las Cruces, New Mexico in February.

Feb

Sat

Running

Cupid's Chase 5K Las Cruces

Old Mesilla Plaza, Las Cruces, NM

Avg 64° / 33°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 33°4,241 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

Running

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

La Llorona Park, Las Cruces, NM

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 67° / 36°·4,241 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 36°4,241 ft city elevation

Races near Las Cruces

Feb

Sun

Running

Sombra Antigua Wine Run 5k

28 miles awaySombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery, Anthony, NM

Avg 62° / 37°·3,800 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 37°3,800 ft city elevation

Jan

Sat

Running

War Eagles Air Museum Runway 5K and 1 Mile Walk and Airplane Pull

35 miles away8012 Airport Road, Santa Teresa, NM

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 60° / 31°·4,087 ft city elevation

Avg 60° / 31°4,087 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Transmountain Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union

36 miles away1550 Northwestern dr., El Paso, TX

Half Marathon

Avg 69° / 44°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 69° / 44°3,680 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

STATELINE RUN

38 miles awaySaint John Paul II Parrish, Santa Teresa, NM

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 78° / 50°·4,087 ft city elevation

Avg 78° / 50°4,087 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Soar to the Nest 2026

38 miles away5400 Sun Valley, El Paso, TX

5K · 10K

Avg 58° / 35°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 35°3,680 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Franklin High School Wrestling 5K Run/1 mile walk

40 miles awayFranklin High School, El Paso, TX

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 81° / 56°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 81° / 56°3,680 ft city elevation

Dec

Sun

Trail RunningRunning

2026 Resler Trail Race & Family Walk

40 miles awayWakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve, El Paso, TX

Avg 59° / 36°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 36°3,680 ft city elevation

Apr

Sat

Running

Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism

40 miles away1105 Valle Vista Dr., Sunland Park, NM

2 Mile / 3K · 5K

Avg 79° / 47°·3,788 ft city elevation

Avg 79° / 47°3,788 ft city elevation

Dec

Sun

Running

2026 Resler Trail Race & Family Walk

40 miles awayCrossroads of Cadiz and Fiesta (Dead end), El Paso, TX

Avg 58° / 31°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 31°3,680 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Salvation Army Red Kettle Run

40 miles away4325 Riverbend, El Paso, TX

1 Mile · 8K / 5 Mile

Avg 70° / 40°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 70° / 40°3,680 ft city elevation

May

Sun

Running

Amigo Man 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

41 miles away1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd., El Paso, TX

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 84° / 58°·3,680 ft city elevation

Avg 84° / 58°3,680 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

42 miles away1200 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 67° / 38°·3,788 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 38°3,788 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Las Cruces, New Mexico, spanning 2 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces hosts running and triathlon races.

Is there a race season in Las Cruces?

Races in Las Cruces run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in February and October.

What race distances can you find in Las Cruces?

Upcoming races in Las Cruces cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Sprint.

What other cities near Las Cruces have races?

Nearby race cities include El Paso.