Events
Important Update: New Location for the RunFest Saturday Races
104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323
Important Update: New Location for the RunFest Saturday Races 🏃♀️🏔️
As many of you have seen, recent flooding has affected parts of Ruidoso, New Mexico. However, please be aware that the Village of Ruidoso remains open, and local business owners greatly appreciate your support.
With cleanup underway, the city proposed a venue change, and thanks to the fast action taken last week by local officials and the Governor’s office, we’ve a new home for Saturday, the 19th!
(Please note that there are no schedule changes for Friday the 18th, the 5k and Packet Pick-up will still be at Wingfield Park in Ruidoso.)
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 for the Marathon, Half marathon, and 47/50K
We can’t thank the people at Ft. Stanton, Parks and Recreation from the Village of Ruidoso, and the Governor’s office enough for stepping in so quickly to help make this possible. Because of their support, you still get to come out and do what you love — RUN!
The race will now start and finish at beautiful and historic Fort Stanton, with gorgeous views of the Capitan Mountains all day long. This new course will offer a scenic, historic, and unforgettable experience — everything you'd expect from a Wanderlust race.
More details will be emailed out this week on course, parking, and schedules coming soon — but for now, just know that the race is ON!
We look forward to seeing everyone here in the Sacramento Mountains!
Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
With gratitude,
The Wanderlust Team
Look for updates on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
@wanderlustrunningunlimited
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Place
300 Center St.
Ruidoso, NM US 88355
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 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 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
The NEW HOST VENUE for Saturday's events will now be hosted at historic Fort Stanton,
Est in 1855.
Address: 104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323
5K and Kids 1K Run
Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K Run
Friday, July 18, 2025
5k starts at 6 pm
Kids Mini Pizza Run - 6:45 pm
Saturday event schedule will keep the same timeline as follows:
Packet Pickup and Race Times:
Packet Pick Up For Saturday, July 19th, 5 am - 6:45 am Fort Stanton,104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton, New Mexico 88323
Note: All courses will be an out-and-back from Fort Stanton
47K/50K, Marathon and Half Marathon
Saturday, July 19, 2025, Parking Lot opens at 4:45 am
The 47K / 50K starts at 6 am (race morning instructions 5:50 am)
The Marathon starts at 7 am (race morning instructions 6:50 am)
The Half Marathon begins at 7:30 am(race morning instructions 7:20 am)
The course closes at 2 pm on Saturday
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 18 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.
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 5K AT WINGFIELD PARK
START / FINISH FOR MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 47 / 50K WILL BE AT FT. STANTON, 104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323
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.
Official Runfest Personalized Training · Expert Coaching
Runcoach Digital Training = Free 2-Wk Premium Trial
The Runcoach program assigns a 1:1 expert coach to analyze your training and keep you on track. All registrants receive a 2-Week FREE Trial of the Premium Service which includes the opportunity to speak with your assigned coach. After the trial, you can continue on and either use the free program or level up with your coach via Premium membership. Last year 35% of Runcoach Premium members set PR’s!
To sign up, click below.
Military Discount
We want to recognize and thank our men and women in uniform. If you have served in the U.S. military, please take advantage of our discount policy.
MILITARY DISCOUNT
As a thank you to our men and women in uniform we offer a 15 % discount on the Full and Half Marathon, and State Forty-Seven 47K / 50K. This offer is limited to anyone with a current, valid United States military ID or DD214 (or the new driver’s license with the “Veteran” designation). That can mean husbands, wives, and children under 21. While veterans are eligible for the discount, their immediate families are not.
Please note that if you are working for the DoD as an employee or contractor, unfortunately, you are not eligible for the discount. Only active-duty members of the US military and their families, as well as veterans, are eligible. Anyone using the military discount without a military ID or DD214, or new “Veteran” NM driver’s license, will not be able to pick up their bib, will forfeit all fees, and will be banned for life from our races.
You MUST show a valid military ID or a copy of your DD214 (or the new state-issued driver’s license, or other official state-issued ID, with the “Veteran” (designation) to pick up your bib. You must pick up your packet in person–someone else may not pick it up for you. To preserve the integrity of this discount, we will not release a military discounted bib without the proper ID.
REFUNDS DUE TO ORDERS
If any active duty service member registers and subsequently receives orders that prevent them from attending the race, we will refund your registration fees 100%, including race extras and processing fees. (Proof of deployment required) Registrations that use the military discount cannot be transferred or sold, but are subject to our normal refund and deferment policy for reasons other than deployment.
FOR MILITARY DISCOUNT CODE CLICK ON THIS LINK:
shane@wanderlustrunningunlimited.com
Thank you for serving!
LODGING
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FAQ'S
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Special Addition #RUIDOSOSTRONG Bear
Special Addition #RUIDOSOSTRONG Bear to top 3 Male and Female finishers in the Half Marathon, Marathon and 47K!
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