Ruidoso Runfest

  • Date Fri 18th July 2025 - Sun 31st August 2025
  • Time 6:00PM MDT
  • Location Ruidoso, New Mexico
  • Price $11.60 - $128.20
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the inaugural Ruidoso Runfest, taking place from July 18 to July 19, 2025, in the picturesque village of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico! This exciting event promises a blend of fitness, fun, and community spirit, featuring a variety of race distances including a 5K, Kids 1K fun run, marathon, half marathon, and the unique 47K/50K challenge.

Kicking off the festivities on Friday night, the Ruidoso RunFest will start with the 5K race at 6 PM, followed by the Kids Mini Bun Run at 6:45 PM. Saturday will host the hallmark events: the marathon at 7 AM, half marathon at 7:30 AM, and the 47K/50K starting at 6 AM, all culminating at the vibrant Wingfield Park. Participants can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with local bands, food trucks, and a beer garden provided by Downshift Brewing Company. With awards, music, and post-race celebrations, this is the perfect opportunity for families and runners of all levels to come together and celebrate health and community. Don't miss out on this fantastic eventβ€”book

Organiser's Description

Join us for the INAGURAL 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 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.

FEES: [https://onthegomap.com/?m=s&u=mi&w%5B%5D=Routes+may+not+be+suitable+for+public+use.&c%5B%5D=Route+data+%C2%A92024+On+The+Go+Map%2C+OpenStreetMap+Contributors&d=4668&f=25c27966d8&n=1&dm=1&context=share&r2=_gph6huyaKm5Ki4Gi14y36q28k6Os4Ei17UBY2d121Y1Dm29Y7x1M5a4b2i3j1A3Y3l1OL87Ff175JJR0p10~1HH931l3BR4p17X2Bd10t4Rh4Rv2Fz3Jb17z3Pr6h1x2Jd2Db1RP5n1Z1TJj1Lb1X1z1f100Z6Z433f6h4f6h410d25L4h3W2D8h1UX1Ar3o2j1W1x4Ft5HR1n22VFZ11Z1L10Z10Z17d1Qb17b1DT0J1h1ATM9a1161UOi2c1W28GAMCQY1e2Ao1GKIc2165UIQISIIOEUCI040S6a2W1Q4k19I3k26W1AW1K688C9Y31E7k12468Y5Y1m18c1SW2C_3KC0C0_2Z1S3C1Y3Cq21OCg12m3Eu4Is14Y38W3A%20%20FEES:]

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

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

  • Runfest 5K

    Incl. $2.44 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 18th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)

    $26.44

    Race day Friday, July 18, 2025 5K Start time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Kids 1K Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 18th July 2025 (6:45PM MDT)

    $11.60

    Race Day Friday, July 18,2025 1 Mile Kids Run start time: 6:45 p.m.
  • Ruidoso Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:30AM MDT)

    $69.90

    Half Marathon Saturday, 7/19/2025 Start time: 7:30 a.m.
  • Ruidoso Marathon

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM MDT)

    $80.50

    Saturday, 7/19/2025 Start time: 6:00 a.m.
  • Bluebird Running Co. 47K/50K

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00AM MDT)

    $91.10

    Saturday, 7/19/2025 Start time: 6:00 a.m.
  • Virtual Marathon

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $85.80

    OPENS JUN 25
  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    $69.90

    OPENS JUN 25
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    OPENS JUN 25
  • Virtual Bluebird Running Co. 47K/50K

    Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    $128.20

    OPENS JUL 25

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Location

Wingfield Park, 300 Center St., Ruidoso, 88355, NM, United States

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