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2026 Mogadishu Mile 10K/5K/Fun Run (Ranger Memorial Triad)
El Paso · 68 km away
Las Cruces · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Las Cruces

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El Paso Runners Foundation 10K
SAT OCT 3
Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2
SAT OCT 24
Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2 is a late-October race weekend held at the South End Trail Head of La Llorona Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This event is part of the Dead Running Series. Both days feature distances from 5K and 10K up through the half marathon, marathon, 50K, 100K, and 100 miler. All races begin at 7:00 AM, with an optional 6:00 AM start for those running the half marathon and longer distances. Walkers are welcome, strollers are permitted for participants with small children, and the event follows a “no runner left behind” policy. The course is fast, flat, and paved, with a crushed gravel lane alongside. This setup suits first-time distance goals and personal-best attempts. The 5K and 10K follow simple out-and-back routes. The longer races repeat a 1.1-mile out-and-back section, passing a Super Aid Station multiple times. The marathon course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston qualifier. Aid stations provide a wide selection of food and drinks, and runners can refill water bottles at a dedicated table. Each participant receives a T-shirt, and each finisher earns a medal for each day. Anyone completing back-to-back 50K, 100K, or 100-mile races gets a special Day of the Dead belt buckle and medal.
Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
SAT NOV 14
The Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins and ends at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico. The event includes three main race distances and a Giddy Up Fun Run, with all races commencing in the morning and concluding by noon. United Way of El Paso County presents the event, sponsored by the City of Sunland Park, and Race El Paso manages the local race production. The course takes participants onto Sunland Park trails, offering expansive New Mexico vistas before returning to the racetrack and casino. The event is designed for a diverse group, including novice runners, seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests, families, and children participating in the Fun Run on the racetrack. The initial 600 registrants will receive technical shirts and race merchandise. Race El Paso's background in organizing events has helped numerous individuals complete their first race in the El Paso area.
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Las Cruces Training Notes

Las Cruces hosts 4 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Las Cruces gives runners a simple setup: desert light, mountain edges, and room for steady miles. The city sits at 1 km elevation. La Llorona Park anchors river-side runs and the Las Cruces Half Marathon. The levee off Lohman gives you a three-mile gravel trek one way with city views. Dripping Springs brings the uphill work. Las Cruces Roadrunners, Las Cruces Running Club, and the Tuesday Night Group Run keep the week social. Day of the Dead, State 47 Las Cruces Marathon, Electric 5k, and the Turkey Trot give the calendar shape.

Las Cruces riding starts mellow on the Triviz Multi-Use Path, Outfall Channel Trail, La Llorona Trail, and Sonoma Ranch Loop. Velo Cruces keeps the local bike scene connected through rides, events, and advocacy in Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley. The Mesilla Valley gives you Z2 base miles through farmland where pecans, chile, onions, cotton, and alfalfa are grown. The Dona Ana Mountains Loop and Sierra Vista Trail bring the bigger effort. The Sierra Vista Trail climbs 4 km as it reaches Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks Nat'l Monuments. Monumental Loop brings bikepacking, singletrack, backcountry dirt roads, and sandy washes. Rio Bravo Gravel Grind, DangerBird 250, and SafetyBird are the anchor dirt goals.

October to April is the clean training window for both sports. Las Cruces sits at 1180 m, so easy runs and rides can feel honest even before intervals start. Summer daytime temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the latter half of summer brings more humidity with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Locals move early, keep Z2 honest, and use the long daylight carefully. Winter changes the rhythm without shutting things down. Colder, windier periods trade off with warmer sunny stretches, light freezes show up on average 69 nights, and light snow usually only sticks around for a few hours.