Skip to event navigation Skip to main content

Chili Peppers Series - Day 1 and Day 2

2 days of races in Las Cruces, NM!

New Shirt Design Deadline

Tuesday

March 3rd, 2026

69a1f2ec3f8c6.jpeg

Events include 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, and 50K

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!

Event Details

Chilli Pepper Series dates: Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2026

Race times: 7:00 AM

Packet Pickup/registration: Friday, March 13, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm at La Llorona Park and 5:30 AM on race day, at the start line.

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

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.

What you need to know:

Early Starts Marthon, Half, 50K 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.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 during race setup, packet pickup, and the regular start.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 start time

Check out past years' results and photos HERE

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

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.



Registration fees

Course description:

A USATF Certified, Boston Qualifying Course!

USATF Position on GPS Used by Runners

Start location: La Llorona Park, Picacho Ave.

GPS coordinates: N 32.31055 W 106.82677

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

Course length: 1.1 miles out, then back. Our Super Aid Station will be conveniently located and passed multiple times on the course.

6900e0804e016.png
6900e0fe0a894.png


Refunds, Transfers and / or Deferrals.

Due to the upfront costs, all entry and sale fees are non-refundable. We understand plans change and circumstances beyond our control occur. Yet, we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy instead of being subjective on who should receive a Refund, Transfer and or Deferrals. Refund, Transfer and or Deferrals will not be issued for event cancellation.

  • We high suggest you purchase the race insurance ( Raceroster protection) during registration, then file a claim if need be with said insurance provider.

Contact information

Event contact
Shane Asbury
Website
Visit website