5K races near Mesilla

The Stateline Run is a Saturday morning 5K race, with an option for a 1-mile walk, held in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The event begins at 8:00 am, utilizing Saint John Paul II Parish on McNutt Road as the start and finish line. This setup simplifies logistics by centering the day around a single, accessible location. The race is designed for local runners, walkers, families, and teams. Entry fees are reduced for children under 12, and team registrants pay the same price as individual adults. The first 200 participants will receive a T-shirt. Upon finishing, participants are provided with water, fruit, and snacks. Awards for the 5K race are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as to participants in various age-group divisions, ranging from children to senior runners.

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.

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.

The Sombra Antigua Wine Run 5k is a timed 5k run/walk held at Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery in Anthony, New Mexico, near the Village of Chamberino off Scenic Highway 28. It begins at 11:00 AM Mountain time and is designed for runners, walkers, and wine drinkers who share the same short course, rather than exclusively for a fast field. The route utilizes the vineyard and winery setting as its primary attraction, with the race starting and finishing at 430 La Vina Road. J3 Timing provides chip timing and online results, and age-group awards will be presented. Registration includes a soft ring-spun cotton shirt, a portable shatterproof wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, a race bib, and a pour of wine after the 5k. Nik’s Wish is the local charity partner, and volunteers can register at a reduced race fee.

The Cupid's Chase 5K Las Cruces begins and ends at Old Mesilla Plaza on Calle De Santiago in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This certified, chip-timed 5K takes place around Valentine's Day, with check-in in the morning and a 9:00 AM start. The event welcomes runners, walkers, wheelchair users, stroller participants, sponsors, and fundraisers, not exclusively competitive runners. Community Options, Inc. organizes this race as part of its Cupid's Chase series to support individuals with disabilities. Leashed pets are permitted. Finishers receive a Cupid's Chase medal, participants receive a drawstring bag while supplies last, and early registrants can get the event shirt. Results are posted immediately after the finish, with trophies awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, and age-group medals given in divisions from children to runners over 70. The race proceeds regardless of weather, a consideration for February mornings in southern New Mexico.