Race times: 7:00 AM

Day of The Dead Series

New Start Location

Due to Construction at La Llorona Park, we will now start and finish all races at the other end of the trail.

Packet Pickup will still be from 3:00-4:30 pm this Friday, Oct 24th, at La Llorona Park.

And each morning starting at 5:30 am.

If you are unfamiliar with the area, I strongly suggest checking out the new start location.

Click on the map below

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wnngeHfcj7EwJmQV7?g_st=ipc

(Lat/Lon N 32.15'53.5 W 106.49'27.3)

Driving Directions From La Llorona Park, go West on 70 / W Picacho Ave. for 1.25 Miles

Turn left onto N. Fairacres Road (go less than a half mile, and you will turn right to stay on N. Fairacres Road)

Take Fairacres Road for 2.75 Miles to the parking lot entrance on your left after crossing the bridge.

Signs and Cones will mark the entrance to the parking lot.

The total distance from La Llorona Park to the new location is less than 5 miles, so please plan accordingly.

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