New Mexico State University’s first-ever Gratitude Walk/Run
NMSU's first-ever Gratitude Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. at the New Mexico State University Las Cruces Campus.
Hosted by NMSU's Marketing and Communications Office, in collaboration with the Climate Action Team (CAT), and other NMSU units, this family-friendly 5K is intended to bring the NMSU and Las Cruces communities together to celebrate all that we are thankful for in 2022. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join in the fun.
Everyone who registers for the event will receive a race packet with materials commemorating their participation in NMSU’s first-ever 5K. Finishers will receive a participation medal to take home.
Participants are encouraged to register online prior to the day of the event. Participants who do not register online can register onsite beginning at 7 a.m. on the day of the race.
If you are interested in volunteering to help on the day of the event, click here to fill out the volunteer sign-up form.
Announcements
Course Map
Start /Finish Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium northwest gates near the Weight Training Center.
Water Stop
A water stop will be located at the halfway mark along the International Mall. An additional water stop will be located at the finish line.
Parking
Where to Park:
South Pan American Center parking lot (lot 33)
East Pan American Center parking lot (lot 30)
Packet Pick Up / Late Registration
Online Registrants:
Save time by picking up your race packet prior to the event! Race packets will be available for pickup on Friday, October 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the NMSU Marketing and Communications office located inside Garcia Center. If you have trouble finding the building, please call 575-646-6340.
Day-of Registrants:
Participants who do not register online, can register onsite. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
You will receive your race packet onsite upon registration.
Proper Bib Placement
All participants will be assigned a bib number with rip off tag. For us to properly time your race, our staff and video camera (if available) needs to be able to read your bib number as you cross the finish line. Race bibs must be worn on the outside of your clothing on the front of your jersey/shirt (as shown in the picture to the left). Please do not, crimple or fold the bib. If you do not wear the bib as requested, your finish may not be read properly, and no time will be recorded in the results.
You may keep your bib following the race. It does not need to be returned.
Refunds / Transfer Policy / Disqualifying
NO Refund on race entry fees. NMSU does allow for race fees to be transferred to other race events if available.
We strongly suggest you purchase the race insurance during the registration in case you are unable to attend the race or race is cancelled. You can only purchase the insurance during registration!
Participants will be disqualified for using someone else's bib. Any participant who runs under someone else’s bib will be disqualified and will not be scored. For the safety of our runners, and in case of a medical emergency, it is imperative that the registration data associated with the race number belongs to the person wearing the bib. If race organizers become aware that a runner has participated in one of our events with a bib that is not registered to that runner, both the runner and the person to whom the bib is registered will be prohibited from participating in subsequent NMSU events for a minimum of two years.
Contact information
- Event contact
- NMSU Marketing and Communications
- baylee11@nmsu.edu
- Phone
- 575-646-3221
Registration fees
5K Closed
Beautiful 5k run/walk through campus. NMSU students and employee discount available with code
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$20.00Sep 1 - Oct 15
