October 24-25

Events include 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and NEW 100K & 100 Miler

Course: Fast, flat; paved, with a crushed gravel lane alongside.

Course is 1.1 miles out, then back. 6 laps for the half marathon,12 laps for the full marathon, 14 laps and a short out-and-back for the 50K, 28 laps and a short out-and-back for the 100K.

New: 100 miles; you will do 45 Laps and a half-mile out-and-back.

Time limits stress you out? We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line.

Walkers are always welcome!

This is a great event to complete your first milestone distance or achieve a new PB.

Event Details Have Changed Due To Flooding!

New Start Location For Day of the Dead Events Only!!

Due to rain and increased flooding, we need to move the course back to

The North End La Llorona Park.

Facility Address:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Llorona+Park/@32.3282937,-106.8448646,13z/data=!4m16!1m9!4m8!1m0!1m6!1m2!1s0x86de3e0e60df3dd1:0xa72f81cf39d19736!2sLa+Llorona+Park,+3440+W+Picacho+Ave,+Las+Cruces,+NM+88007!2m2!1d-106.8272523!2d32.3114686!3m5!1s0x86de3e0e60df3dd1:0xa72f81cf39d19736!8m2!3d32.3114686!4d-106.8272523!16s%2Fg%2F12ltg_wt0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

(The South End Parking Lot is too muddy, and we fear for folks getting stuck in the mud)

Our event schedule will remain the same!

Day of the Dead Series dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026

Race times: 7:00 AM for all events.

Early Packet Pickup/registration: Friday, October 23, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Bluebird Running Co

136 S Water St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x86de3d4f81e11805:0x317ff3806346a898?entry=s&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwihu42ok8eXAxUjDIAAHdUUPZgQ4kB6BAgWEAA&hl=en

Race Day Packet Pickup / Registration begins at 5:30 am on Saturday and Sunday at the La Llorona North End Multi-Use Path Trailhead.

Parking is available next door to the Park entrance at Sun Plumbing

Early Start: YES for Half Marathon distances and up! (Optional) 6:00 am; bring a flashlight. Late arrivals will need to wait until the 7:00 am start. (See Rules Below)

Average temps: Low 41/High 73

Pets/strollers: Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers; you’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children.

Food/aid stations: We will have an extensive selection of food and beverages at our aid stations. We will also have a table for your water bottles that we will refill upon request.

Course descriptions:

Course: Fast, flat, paved, with a crushed gravel lane alongside.

A USATF Certified, Boston Qualifying Course!

USATF Position on GPS Used by Runners

Course length for Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100K, 100-Mile: 1.1 miles out, then back. (5k and 10K distances do not do the 1.1-mile multiple loops)

5K & 10K distances will be out, then back (1.55 & 3.10)

Our Super Aid Station will be conveniently located and passed multiple times along the course, with 2 hydration stations for 5k / 10k events.

What about the bling? We all know that’s the best part!

Every participant will receive one t-shirt.

All finishers will receive a separate, unique finisher's medal for each day.

Anyone who does back-to-back 50K events or the 100K, 100-mile events will recieve a unique Day of the Dead belt buckle and medal.

Register for the Day of the Dead Series

What you need to know:

• Friday, October 23, 3:30 pm - 6 pm Packet Pickup / In-person Registration if available Bluebird Running Co 136 S Water St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
• Saturday, October 24, 5:30 am Packet Pickup opens / In-person Registration if available
• 6:00 a.m. early start for Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100K, and 100-Mile only
• 7:00 a.m. All races start
• Sunday, October 25, 5:30 am Packet Pickup opens / In-person registration available
• 6:00 a.m. Early start for Half-Marathon, Marathon, and 50K only
• 7:00 a.m. All races start
• Where: Race Start / Finish
• https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Llorona+Park/@32.3282937,-106.8448646,13z/data=!4m16!1m9!4m8!1m0!1m6!1m2!1s0x86de3e0e60df3dd1:0xa72f81cf39d19736!2sLa+Llorona+Park,+3440+W+Picacho+Ave,+Las+Cruces,+NM+88007!2m2!1d-106.8272523!2d32.3114686!3m5!1s0x86de3e0e60df3dd1:0xa72f81cf39d19736!8m2!3d32.3114686!4d-106.8272523!16s%2Fg%2F12ltg_wt0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
• Online registration required!!

Check out past years' results and photos HERE

Be sure to post your pictures on our Wanderlust Running Facebook or Instagram pages

Race Director Shane Asbury, Owner, Wanderlust Running

New for 2026

Sign up for Day 1 and receive 10% off any Day 2 event!

How do I get my 10% off? All you have to do is register for Day 1, and you will receive a code that will apply 10% off to your Day 2 registration fee.

Early Start Rules

• Marathon, Half -Marathon, 50K, 100K, 100 Milers only
• If you are a 7+ hour marathoner, please consider this option. Early Starts will be at 6:00 AM (1 hour before the regular start); packet pickup and parking will begin at 5:30 (30 minutes before the early start). Aid stations may not yet be open. Participants MUST have a flashlight or headlamp; it will be dark. Early starting 50Kers may have 9.5 - 10 hours for completion. Early starting 100Kers may have 14.5 -15 hours for completion. 100 Miles has until 7 pm Sunday.

Participants will be led out by a staff person who will walk to the first turnaround. Please be courteous and unobtrusive when entering the staging area while race setup, packet pickup, and the regular start are in progress. You will need to be QUIET during that first hour. If you are late to the early start, you will need to wait until the regular 7:30 am start time.