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Friday, September 18th, 2026
Wingfield Park, Ruidoso NM
5K
52–74°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
54–69°F
rain
2024
50–75°F
dry
2023
52–73°F
dry
2022
55–76°F
rain
2021
51–79°F
dry
2020
51–70°F
dry
2019
55–77°F
dry
2018
52–78°F
dry
2017
51–75°F
dry
2016
52–78°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Friday, Sep 18
Rain likely · 56–69°F
Friday, Sep 18starts near 56°F · 76% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Race Date
- Date: September 18-19, 2026
- Location: Wingfield Park, Ruidoso, NM
Registration
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Race Overview
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 Events
- Kickoff: Friday night with the Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K fun run.
- Finish Line: Located at Wingfield Park with awards for 5K.
- Atmosphere: Enjoy music, post-race food, and a beer garden.
Saturday Events
- Main Events: 6th running of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon.
- New Addition: State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running.
- Awards: Overall and age group awards for the 47K run.
- Festival Activities: Post-race food, a band, food trucks, and bear carving.
Additional Information
Don't miss this weekend and book your rooms early!
Ruidoso Runfest Photos
- View Photos: Click on this link to view photos from the 2025 event Web Gallery.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Sep 17 – 19, 2026.
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