Las Cruces · United States

Half Marathon races near Las Cruces

no races in the next 90 days next one in 114 days

Running ▾

5K 10KHalf MarathonMarathon

Race calendar

Upcoming Half Marathon races near Las Cruces

No Half Marathon races in the next 90 days — see the series below.

Las Cruces · 80 km

0 races mapped View on map →

Recurring Half Marathon races near Las Cruces

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2

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

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.

State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

The State 47 Las Cruces Marathon begins and ends at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The race location is approximately 3,900 feet above sea level. This event is part of a winter race series featuring a USATF-certified marathon eligible for Boston qualification. It also includes a USATF-certified half marathon, a 4-person relay, a 4.7K run/walk, and a .47-mile kids' mini run. The theme connects to New Mexico being the 47th state, influencing even the shorter race distances with the number 47. The course winds through the Las Cruces area, passing pecan orchards with views of the Organ Mountains and the Rio Grande River in the distance. Wanderlust Running organizes the event, which has sold out for multiple consecutive editions and attracted participants from all 50 states and 8 countries. Runners receive chip timing, custom finisher medals, complimentary professional photos, awards with local themes, and custom age-group awards. The marathon has a time limit of 8 hours, with an option for an Early Bird start for those needing more time, though this wave is not eligible for awards.

Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon, and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk

The El Paso race weekend features a Sunday marathon ending in Downtown El Paso, followed by a half marathon and a 5K run/walk. The marathon serves as the competitive core, qualifying participants for the Boston Marathon and contributing to the Abbott age-group championship pathway. The weekend also includes a Saturday kids’ dash and virtual options for all race distances. The downtown finish echoes the conclusion of the first edition, offering runners a net downhill course that can aid them late in the race. The event attracts a diverse field, from local 5K participants to marathoners aiming for qualifying times. Past winners have advanced to compete in Boston and Abbott championship events. Participants have traveled from almost every U.S. state, along with international runners from countries like Mexico and France.

View all recurring races near Las Cruces →

Looking for something else near Las Cruces?

5K running Las Cruces → 22 10K running Las Cruces → 4 Marathon running Las Cruces → 4

Other races in the next 90 days

All sports & distances →

SEP 2069 km away triathlon

Eagle In The Sun Triathlon

SEP 2776 km away multisport

Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

road5 km8 km40.2 km

About Half Marathon races in Las Cruces

Las Cruces Training Notes

Las Cruces hosts 4 Half Marathon 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.