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Enjoy a flat fast scenic course that will go through beautiful Las Cruces pecan orchards and with views of the majestic Organ Mountains. The out-and-back course with mixed surface terrain will be mostly a pathway and road. A small portion of gravel trails is included.
Sunshine and blue skies are the typical forecast for Las Cruces with average temperatures of 45 degrees. We can almost guarantee it will be a perfect day for a run! 

Event Details and Schedule
Packet Pick-up Friday, January 5th, 2024, opens at 9:00 am - closes at 6:30 pm, and will be held at our host hotel (1st floor near lobby area) Holiday Inn Express located at 2142 Telshore Court Las Cruces, NM 88011

Race Day Schedule: January 6th, 2024
The Start/Finish line will be on The Field of Dreams Stadium Track
2501 Tashiro Road Las Cruces NM 88007
47mile Kids Mini Celebration Dash Start

6:30 AM MST - Day of Packet Pick-up
7:55 AM MST - National Anthem
8:00 AM MST - Marathon Start (Chip Timing)
8:30 AM MST - Half Marathon Start (Chip Timing)
8:45 AM MST - 4.7-Mile Celebration Run (Chip Timing)
9:00 AM MST - .47-mile Kids Mini Celebration Dash Start
10:00 AM MST - Awards can begin to be picked up at the Awards Tent
Note: All age group awards will need to be picked up race day or the week after at Bluebird Running Company 300 N Main Las Cruces NM (NO awards will be shipped)