Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19, 2026
- Date Fri 18th September 2026 - Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 6:00PM MDT
- Location Ruidoso, New Mexico
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 2nd annual Ruidoso Runfest, taking place on September 18-19, 2026, in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, Lincoln! This exciting event promises to be a fantastic celebration of running, community, and fun. Kick off the festivities on Friday night with the Pizza Hut 5K and a thrilling Kids 1K fun run, all culminating at Wingfield Park where runners can enjoy music, delicious post-race food, and a lively beer garden.
On Saturday, the excitement continues with the highly anticipated Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, along with the challenging State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running. This unique course offers both overall and age group awards for the 47K, while ultra runners can take on the ultimate 50K distance. With a vibrant festival atmosphere featuring live music, food trucks, and bear carving, the Ruidoso Runfest is more than just a race—it's a perfect weekend for families and friends to gather and celebrate. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience; be sure to book your accommodations early!
On Saturday, the excitement continues with the highly anticipated Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, along with the challenging State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running. This unique course offers both overall and age group awards for the 47K, while ultra runners can take on the ultimate 50K distance. With a vibrant festival atmosphere featuring live music, food trucks, and bear carving, the Ruidoso Runfest is more than just a race—it's a perfect weekend for families and friends to gather and celebrate. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience; be sure to book your accommodations early!
Organiser's Description
NEW RACE DATE SEPTEMBER 18-19 2026
NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 CLICK HERE [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/94941/ruidoso-runfest]
RUIDOSO RUNFEST PHOTOS
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2025 EVENT
WEB GALLERY [https://philsalmeronphotography.pixieset.com/ruidosorunfest2025/]
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 [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/94941/ruidoso-runfest]
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 [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/94941/ruidoso-runfest]
NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 CLICK HERE [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/94941/ruidoso-runfest]
RUIDOSO RUNFEST PHOTOS
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2025 EVENT
WEB GALLERY [https://philsalmeronphotography.pixieset.com/ruidosorunfest2025/]
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 [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/94941/ruidoso-runfest]
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 [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/94941/ruidoso-runfest]
Races
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Pizza Hut 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 18th September 2026 (6:00PM MDT)
Race day Friday, July 18, 2025 5K Start time: 6:00 p.m.
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Wingfield Park, 300 Center St., Ruidoso, 88355, NM, United States
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