Race times: 7:00AM
Early Start: YES! (Optional) 6:00 am, bring a flashlight. Late arrivals will need to wait until the 7:00 am start. Click HERE for details.
Packet Pickup/registration: Friday, Oct. 24 3:00-4:30 at La Llorona Park and 5:30AM on race day, at the start line.
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 medal for each day.
Southern New Mexico’s Longest Running Marathon
Day of the Dead Marathon
Since 2012
October 24-26, 2026
On a Certified, Boston Qualifying Course!
Marathon, Half, 50K, 10K, 5K every day
NEW FOR 2025 – 100K and 100 Miler Starts Saturday
Flattest, lowest elevation (3900′) course in New Mexico
No time limits for the half marathon, marathon, or 50K.
100 Miler starts Saturday at 6 am and goes till ??
100K Starts Saturday at 7 am and goes till ??
No Runner left behind!
Under New Management!
We are pleased to announce that as of March 10, 2025, Wanderlust Running Unlimited now manages https://www.deadrunning.net/
We look forward to bringing you the same amazing Dead Running events with new, creative ideas that will enhance your running experience.
Any questions? Please contact us at info@wanderlust.run
Race Director Shane Asbury, Owner, Wanderlust Running
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 5 days-
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Register for Half Marathon$115.72Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 15
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$126.54Jul 16 – Oct 25
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Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 5 days-
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Register for Marathon$131.94Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 15
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$142.77Jul 16 – Oct 25
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50k
Price changes in 1 month 5 days-
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Register for 50k$142.77Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 15
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$153.58Jul 16 – Oct 25
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5k
Price changes in 3 months 25 days-
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Register for 5k$40.01Now registering Jan 31 – Oct 5
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$45.41Oct 6 – Oct 25
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10k
Price changes in 3 months 25 days-
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Register for 10k$50.82Now registering Jan 31 – Oct 5
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$56.23Oct 6 – Oct 25
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100K
Price changes in 1 month 5 days-
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Register for 100K$196.85Now registering Jan 31 – Jul 15
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$218.48Jul 16 – Aug 15
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$380.73Aug 16 – Oct 25
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100 Miles
Price changes in 1 month 5 days-
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Register for 100 Miles$272.56Now registering Jan 31 – Jul 15
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$326.64Jul 16 – Aug 15
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$245.53Aug 16 – Oct 25
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Day of the Dead
- info@wanderlust.run
- Phone
- 5124008485
