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Ruidoso RunFest
Ruidoso, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km42 km21 km5 km+1
FestiveNature & Off-Road+2
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Running races in New Mexico
7 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 19 races in New Mexico with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events70 confirmed dates
Competitions19Races & courses
Distances1 - 80.5 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,230 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Shiprock Marathon
Shiprock, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Charity RunDesert+2
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Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
Albuquerque, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km51.3 km24.14 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon
Alamogordo, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
DesertCity Run
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Cedro Peak
Tijeras, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
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The Big T
Santa Fe, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km21 km
City RunDesert+1
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Bottomless Triathlon
Roswell, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
18.4 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ruidoso RunFest | Ruidoso, New Mexico, US | Trail Running | 50 km42 km21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Shiprock Marathon | Shiprock, New Mexico, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Jemez Mountain Trail Runs | Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km51.3 km24.14 km |
| Date to be announced | Holloman Ace of Races Marathon | Alamogordo, New Mexico, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Cedro Peak | Tijeras, New Mexico, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | The Big T | Santa Fe, New Mexico, US | Trail Running | 42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Bottomless Triathlon | Roswell, New Mexico, US | Triathlon | 18.4 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of New Mexico (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 19 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Ruidoso, Shiprock, Albuquerque, and Alamogordo. Notable events in the selection include Ruidoso RunFest, Shiprock Marathon, and Jemez Mountain Trail Runs.
Race distances span from 1 km to 80.5 km, reaching up to +3,230 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for New Mexico includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in New Mexico?
RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 19 individual races in New Mexico. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Ruidoso RunFest, Shiprock Marathon, and Jemez Mountain Trail Runs.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in New Mexico?
Events in New Mexico focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 80.5 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Ruidoso, Shiprock, Albuquerque, and Alamogordo.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in New Mexico?
The most selective courses in New Mexico climb up to +3,230 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in New Mexico?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.