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When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces NM
Distances
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
47–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–80°F
dry
2024
41–69°F
dry
2023
31–58°F
dry
2022
45–69°F
dry
2021
52–77°F
dry
2020
45–75°F
dry
2019
27–53°F
dry
2018
46–60°F
rain
2017
47–66°F
dry
2016
55–82°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 3rd Annual Roar Run
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start Time: 7:00 AM
- Location: Picacho Hills Country Club, 6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM
Purpose of the Run
- Impact: Change lives through your participation.
- Support: Help build the Roar Campus in Ndola, Zambia.
- Benefits: Kids receive food, education, shelter, mentorship, and leadership training.
- Vision: Turning today’s runners into tomorrow’s leaders.
Race Highlights
- Options: 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
- Course: Scenic, hilly running cart paths.
- Participation: All participants receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
- Medals: Custom Roar Run medal for 5K & 10K finishers.
Prizes
- Categories: Top 3 finishers in each age category win special prizes.
- Age Groups: 10 & under, 11–15, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
After the Race
- Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious breakfast burrito (included).
- Additional Items: Snacks, drinks, and event merchandise for purchase.
Packet Pickup
- Details: TBD
- Race Day Pickup: Available before 6:30 AM at the start line.
Contact Information
- Questions: Contact Chris Kohn at 575-571-6361.
Why Run the Roar Run?
- Movement: More than just a race — it’s a joy-filled cause with international impact.
- Contribution: Your registration helps build a future for youth in Zambia.
- Registration: Sign up today to run for a purposeful cause.
- Note: There is a time cut-off for the 10K - it is 90 minutes for safety reasons.
Learn More
- Race URL: Roar Run 2
Course map
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