Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19, 2026

The 2nd annual Ruidoso Runfest features a Friday night Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K fun run, followed by music, food, and a beer garden at Wingfield Park. Saturday includes the Marathon, Half Marathon, and New Mexico's only road 50K, which requires completing an additional loop by 2 pm. Local bands, food trucks, and bear carving will be available throughout the weekend.