Electric 5k
- Date Fri 3rd July 2026
- Time 7:30PM MDT
- Location Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying evening at the Las Cruces Electric 5K on Friday, July 3, 2026! Held in the vibrant setting of Dona Ana, this exciting event features both a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run, perfect for seasoned athletes and beginners alike. Participants will race under the stunning dusk sky, surrounded by thousands of enthusiastic spectators who will line the streets and cheer you on. The 5K kicks off at 8:00 PM and promises a flat course ideal for achieving your best time, while the 1-mile fun run starts at 7:30 PM.
As you dash through the course, enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Electric Light Parade, adding a unique twist to your running experience. All registered runners will receive a bib and a T-shirt (while supplies last), with awards for the top finishers and best costumes. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit local youth programs, making this event not just a race, but a chance to support the community. Gather your friends and take advantage of group discounts for teams of four or more. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be a part of a memorable night in Las Cruces!
As you dash through the course, enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Electric Light Parade, adding a unique twist to your running experience. All registered runners will receive a bib and a T-shirt (while supplies last), with awards for the top finishers and best costumes. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit local youth programs, making this event not just a race, but a chance to support the community. Gather your friends and take advantage of group discounts for teams of four or more. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be a part of a memorable night in Las Cruces!
Organiser's Description
5K / 1 MILE FUN RUN
RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SEPECTATORS AT DUSK!!!!
STAY FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
ONLY SW 5K RUN IN FRONT OF A PARADE !!!
THE OFFICIAL LAS CRUCES ELECTRIC 5K IS _VOLUNTEER-PRODUCED BY RUNNERS FOR RUNNERS!!!_
RUNNERS ENJOY T-SHIRTS, RACE SWAG, AND AGE GROUP AWARDS SEPARATE FROM TOP 3 OVERALL
THIS IS A CLOSED COURSE RACE!!!
ARE YOU READY FOR IT?
WHETHER YOU ARE A SEASONED ATHLETE OR JUST STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY, THERE IS AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE. OUR ELECTRIC 5K OFFERS 2 EVENTS: A 1-MILE AND A 5K. PORTIONS OF PROCEEDS FROM THE REGISTRATION WILL BE PUT TOWARDS THE LCRC SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM, A SERIES OF 1-MILE FUN RUNS FREE TO KIDS 14 AND UNDER, AND DONATIONS TO DONA ANA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY PROGRAMS!
AS ALWAYS:
FREE TO RUNNERS AGE 14 AND UNDER.
RACE PHOTOS POSTED RESULTS PAGE (TAGGED BY BIB #)
FINISHER VIDEO POSTED TO RESULTS PAGE
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME AND LARGEST TEAM.
AFTER RACE SNACKS AND DRINKS.
$5 PER PERSON DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS OF FOUR OR MORE RUNNERS WHO REGISTER AT THE SAME TIME.
FREE 1 MILE YOUTH RUNNERS CANNOT REGISTER WITH A GROUP TO OBTAIN A GROUP DISCOUNT.
LOCATION OF EVENTS
ALL RACES BEGIN AND END ON W HADLEY AVE ACROSS FROM THE MEERSCHEIDT CENTER. OUR 5K RUNS SOUTH ON W HADLEY AVE TO SOLANO, NORTH TO MADRID, MAKING A U-TURN BEFORE THE APODACA BASEBALL FIELD, AND RETRACES BACK TO THE FINISH LINE. THE STREET WILL BE LINED WITH THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS WAITING TO WATCH THE LAS CRUCES ELECTRIC PARADE. WITH LESS THAN 10FT OF ELEVATION GAIN, THIS IS OUR FLATTEST RACE, CREATING THE PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR YOU TO RUN YOUR FASTEST TIME.
START AND FINISH TIMES
1MILE: 7:30 P.M. (CHIP TIMING)
5K: 8:00 P.M. (CHIP TIMING)
*RACECOURSE WILL CLOSE AT 9:30 PM FOR ALL EVENTS
GIVE AWAYS
FREE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BIB
PAID PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BIB, T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 6/12),
AWARDS
5K
OVERALL TOP 3 FEMALE/MALE: 1ST-3RD
TOP 3 AGE GROUP MALE/FEMALE (TOP RUNNERS REMOVED)
1MILE
1-14 AGE GROUP OVERALL 1ST-3RD
15+ AGE GROUP OVERALL 1ST-3RD
*AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON CHIP TIMING.
EVENT PARKING
PAZ BASEBALL FIELDS AND LAS CRUCES SKATING PARK PARKING LOT OFF W HADLEY. ENTER FROM1000 W WALNUT ST AS HADLEY MAY BE CLOSED.
RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SEPECTATORS AT DUSK!!!!
STAY FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
ONLY SW 5K RUN IN FRONT OF A PARADE !!!
THE OFFICIAL LAS CRUCES ELECTRIC 5K IS _VOLUNTEER-PRODUCED BY RUNNERS FOR RUNNERS!!!_
RUNNERS ENJOY T-SHIRTS, RACE SWAG, AND AGE GROUP AWARDS SEPARATE FROM TOP 3 OVERALL
THIS IS A CLOSED COURSE RACE!!!
ARE YOU READY FOR IT?
WHETHER YOU ARE A SEASONED ATHLETE OR JUST STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY, THERE IS AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE. OUR ELECTRIC 5K OFFERS 2 EVENTS: A 1-MILE AND A 5K. PORTIONS OF PROCEEDS FROM THE REGISTRATION WILL BE PUT TOWARDS THE LCRC SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM, A SERIES OF 1-MILE FUN RUNS FREE TO KIDS 14 AND UNDER, AND DONATIONS TO DONA ANA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY PROGRAMS!
AS ALWAYS:
FREE TO RUNNERS AGE 14 AND UNDER.
RACE PHOTOS POSTED RESULTS PAGE (TAGGED BY BIB #)
FINISHER VIDEO POSTED TO RESULTS PAGE
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME AND LARGEST TEAM.
AFTER RACE SNACKS AND DRINKS.
$5 PER PERSON DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS OF FOUR OR MORE RUNNERS WHO REGISTER AT THE SAME TIME.
FREE 1 MILE YOUTH RUNNERS CANNOT REGISTER WITH A GROUP TO OBTAIN A GROUP DISCOUNT.
LOCATION OF EVENTS
ALL RACES BEGIN AND END ON W HADLEY AVE ACROSS FROM THE MEERSCHEIDT CENTER. OUR 5K RUNS SOUTH ON W HADLEY AVE TO SOLANO, NORTH TO MADRID, MAKING A U-TURN BEFORE THE APODACA BASEBALL FIELD, AND RETRACES BACK TO THE FINISH LINE. THE STREET WILL BE LINED WITH THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS WAITING TO WATCH THE LAS CRUCES ELECTRIC PARADE. WITH LESS THAN 10FT OF ELEVATION GAIN, THIS IS OUR FLATTEST RACE, CREATING THE PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR YOU TO RUN YOUR FASTEST TIME.
START AND FINISH TIMES
1MILE: 7:30 P.M. (CHIP TIMING)
5K: 8:00 P.M. (CHIP TIMING)
*RACECOURSE WILL CLOSE AT 9:30 PM FOR ALL EVENTS
GIVE AWAYS
FREE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BIB
PAID PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BIB, T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 6/12),
AWARDS
5K
OVERALL TOP 3 FEMALE/MALE: 1ST-3RD
TOP 3 AGE GROUP MALE/FEMALE (TOP RUNNERS REMOVED)
1MILE
1-14 AGE GROUP OVERALL 1ST-3RD
15+ AGE GROUP OVERALL 1ST-3RD
*AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON CHIP TIMING.
EVENT PARKING
PAZ BASEBALL FIELDS AND LAS CRUCES SKATING PARK PARKING LOT OFF W HADLEY. ENTER FROM1000 W WALNUT ST AS HADLEY MAY BE CLOSED.
Races
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Electric 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 3rd July 2026 (8:00PM MDT)
$38.10
The only SW race with audience and at twilight! Due to Electric Parade, runners will have till 9pm to complete the course. Any runner still racing after 9pm will need to abandon the course to allow for parade. We ask that runners not able to complete race in 1hr time, to still head toward finish line and notify timing crew of your safe arrival. As with all our events, registration is free those 14 and under. Though registration is a must to participate (no free giveaways for those with free registration) -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 3rd July 2026 (7:30PM MDT)
$38.10
ALL AGES WELCOMED. Due to 5k race start time of 8pm, all 1 milers will need to complete their race before 7:50 to receive a time. 1 milers after this time will be marshalled off course to clear it for start of 5k event. As with all our events, registration is free those 14 and under. Though registration is a must to participate (no free giveaways for those with free registration)
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Meerscheidt Center, 1600 E Hadley Ave, Las Cruces, 88001, NM, United States
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