Ruidoso Runfest
- Date Fri 18th July 2025 - Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 6:00PM MDT
- Location Ruidoso, New Mexico
- Price $13.72 - $128.20
- Races 9 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
But the excitement doesnβt stop there! Saturday will host the 6th edition of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, alongside the thrilling State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K, New Mexico's premier road ultra event. Runners can expect a festive atmosphere filled with local bands, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family. With a variety of race distances, including the 5K, Kids 1K, half marathon, marathon, and the challenging 47K/50K, thereβs something for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, relax, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Ruidoso! Be sure to book your accommodations early
Organiser's Description
Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Ruidoso RunFest 5K and Kids 1K fun run. FInish line at Wingfield Park will host the awards for 5K along with music, post race food, and beer garden.
Saturday's events include the 6th running of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, And in it's 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, band, a beer garden, food trucks and bear carving.
Don't Miss this Weeekend and book your rooms early!
DATES AND TIMES:
PACKET PICK UP FOR ALL EVENTS AT WINGFIELD PARK
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 19TH FROM 5 AM TO 6:45 AM
5K AND KIDS 1K RUN
RUNFEST 5K AND KIDS 1K RUN
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
5K STARTS AT 6 PM
KIDS MINI BUN RUN - 6:45 PM
47K/50K, MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
THE 47K / 50K STARTS AT 6 AM
THE MARATHON STARTS AT 7 AM
THE HALF MARATHON BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
THE COURSE CLOSES AT 2 PM ON SATURDAY
Start and Finish for all events will be @ Wingfield Park
VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 5K.
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONS
HOW DOES A VIRTUAL EVENT WORK?
First, register then print out your personalized bib number, pick up your t-shirt, then run, walk or roll your distance!! A Virtual run, walk or roll can be completed anywhere, just be safe.
You can complete your distance anytime between 8 am JULY 14 TO AUGUST 31.
After you have completed your distance upload your results by clicking on the Results tab at the top of the registration page, then click on the Submit Virtual Results and follow the prompts.
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5K KIDS RUN
$24 now until March 31 $10 now until March 31
$29 April 1 - May 15th $12 April 1 - May 15th
$34 May 16 - June 30th $14 May 16 - June 30th
$40 July 1 - July 17th $20 July 1- July 17th
$45 Packet Pick-up $25 Packet Pick-up
Half Full
$65 now until March 31 $75 now until March 31
$70 April 1 - May 15th $85April 1 - May 15th
$75 May 16 - June 30th $90 May 16 - June 30th
$75 July 1- July 17th $95 July 1- July 18th
$90 Packet Pick-up $105 Packet Pick-up
47K/50K Sponsored by Bluebird Running Co.
$85 now until March 31
$95 April 1 - May 15th
$100 May 16 - June 30th
$110 July 1- July 17th
$125 Packet Pick-up
FEES FOR VIRTUAL EVENTS
MARATHON - $80
HALF MARATHON - $65
5K - $30
VIRTUAL PACKETS CAN BE MAILED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $8.
All Race participants receive a commemorative medal and custom shirt.
AWARDS
5K - Top 3 overall Male & Female winners will receive Special Addition #RUIDOSOSTRONG BEAR
AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR 5K
1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 & over
HALF MARATHON - Top 3 overall Male & Female winners will receive SPECIAL ADDITION #RUIDOSOSTRONG BEAR
MARATHON - Top 3 overall Male & Female winners will receive SPECIAL ADDITION #RUIDOSOSTRONG BEAR
47K - Top 3 overall Male & Female winners will receive Special Addition #RUIDOSOSTRONG Bear.
50K - Do a little extra to make it an Ultra! No awards but everyone that completes the 50K before 2 pm will receive a custom charm.
AGE GROUP AWARDS for HALF MARATHON, MARATHON & 47K
1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 & over
START / FINISH FOR ALL EVENTS AT WINGFIELD PARK
The 47K/50K race will start 1 hour before the marathon begins with a 2 pm cutoff time and headlamps are strongly suggested.
THE 47K/50K WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 REGISTRANTS.
State Forty-Seven 47K/50k swag will be completely different including a Long-sleeved shirt, Trucker Cap, and custom medal to all finishers.
Races
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Runfest 5K
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 18th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$31.74
Race day Friday, July 18, 2025 5K Start time: 6:00 p.m. -
Kids 1K Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 18th July 2025 (6:45PM MDT)
$13.72
Race Day Friday, July 18,2025 1 Mile Kids Run start time: 6:45 p.m. -
Ruidoso Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:30AM MDT)
$75.20
Half Marathon Saturday, 7/19/2025 Start time: 7:30 a.m. -
Ruidoso Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
$91.10
Saturday, 7/19/2025 Start time: 6:00 a.m. -
Bluebird Running Co. 47K/50K
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00AM MDT)
$101.70
Saturday, 7/19/2025 Start time: 6:00 a.m. -
Virtual Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$85.80
OPENS 19 JUN -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$69.90
OPENS 19 JUN -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 18 JUN -
Virtual Bluebird Running Co. 47K/50K
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$128.20
OPENS 12 JUL
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