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Las Cruces Marathon
Las Cruces Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Las Cruces, NM
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- lascrucesmarathon.com
About the Las Cruces Marathon
A flat, fast winter marathon and half in Las Cruces with scenic river-path and pecan-orchard miles framed by the Organ Mountains. Named for New Mexico's status as the 47th state, the 2026 edition sold out.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Celebrates New Mexico's 1912 statehood as the 47th state; flat, fast Boston-qualifying potential course; 2026 event sold out
- Notes
- Growing regional marathon
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Las Cruces Marathon: common questions
- When is the Las Cruces Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Las Cruces Marathon held?
- In Las Cruces, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Las Cruces Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Las Cruces Marathon?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Las Cruces Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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