Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19, 2026

Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT

Location: Ruidoso, NM; Wingfield Park, 300 Center St., 88355
Featured distance: 3.1 Miles
Type: RUN

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At a glance

A lively, family-friendly runfest in Ruidoso, offering distances from 1K to 50K, complete with bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and unique local charm.

Fun
Quirky
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly

Experience the Ruidoso Runfest, a vibrant, family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This annual event blends diverse running distances with a lively festival atmosphere. Enjoy local bands, delicious food trucks, and a beer garden featuring Downshift Brewing Company. The weekend kicks off Friday with a 5K and Kids 1K fun run, followed by Saturday's Marathon, Half Marathon, and the unique 47K/50K ultra. Look forward to post-race food, music, awards, and even bear carving, creating a memorable experience for all.

What to expect

Enjoy a full weekend of running, from a Kids 1K and 5K to a Marathon, Half Marathon, and 47K/50K ultra.
Immerse yourself in a festival-like atmosphere with local bands, food trucks, and a Downshift Brewing Company beer garden.
Celebrate your finish with post-race food, music, and awards at Wingfield Park, plus unique bear carving.

Standout details

Family-friendly weekend event
Local bands, food trucks, beer garden
New Mexico's only premier road 50K
Unique bear carving demonstration

Perks & features

Awards
Food & Drink

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Steady Effort

altitude

High altitude

The course

Hilly
Family-oriented

From the organizer

NEW 20246 Race Date September 18-19, 2026

2026 Race Registration Click Here

RUIDOSO RUNFEST PHOTOS Click on this link to view photos from the 2025 event Web Gallery

Join us for the 2nd annual Ruidoso Runfest where the weekend will include running, local bands, food trucks, and Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept. Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K fun run. Finish line at Wingfield Park will host the awards for 5K along with music, post-race food, and a beer garden.

NEW Race Date September 18-19, 2026 NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 Click Here

Saturday's events include the 6th running of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, and in its 2nd year, the State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running. This is a 47K run for overall and age group awards. For those wanting to complete a true ultra 50K distance, we have an additional loop that needs to be completed by 2 pm. This is New Mexico's only premier road 50K. Saturday will include a festival-like atmosphere with awards, post-race food, a band, a beer garden, food trucks, and bear carving. Don't miss this weekend and book your rooms early!

NEW Race Date September 18-19, 2026 NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 Click Here

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