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Saturday, January 9th, 2027
2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces NM
Half · Marathon
34–57°F · low rain risk
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2026
37–50°F
dry
2025
27–35°F
dry
2024
24–46°F
dry
2023
34–65°F
dry
2022
39–57°F
dry
2021
33–60°F
dry
2020
35–61°F
dry
2019
34–54°F
dry
2018
45–67°F
dry
2017
42–68°F
dry
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34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Saturday, January 9, 2027
State 47 Marathon is celebrating
5 Years!!!
Nestled at 3,900 feet in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the State 47 Marathon is surrounded by pecan orchards, stunning views of the Organ Mountains, and the Rio Grande River.
Hosted by @wanderlustrunning, this popular event has sold out for the past four years and has welcomed participants from all 50 states and 8 countries.
The USATF-certified course is also a Boston qualifier, offering a fast and scenic race with reliably great weather. In addition to the marathon, the event features a half-marathon (USATF-certified), (New Event) a 4-person relay (New Distance), a 4.7-K run/walk, and a kids’ .47 mini run.
New Event: 4-Person Marathon Relay
Each member of the 4-person relay team will receive the 5th anniversary Medal!
For more Relay info, click HERE
Every Runner Receives
- *An incredibly fast and beautiful course.
- *Great swag that you will want to keep!!
- *Custom Finisher Medals for each event.
- *Locally Themed Awards
- *Free Professional Photos
- 2026 PHOTOS
- *Outstanding Volunteer Support
- * Chip-timed race
- *Generous Finish time: New this year, 8 Hour time limit!
- *Custom Age Group Awards
- *Great food & fun at the finish!
State 47 Marathon voted Best Boston Marathon Qualifier for 2025 & 2026
Each state can be found HERE
Happy Birthday, State 47, New Mexico!
We celebrate New Mexico by hosting the following events:
4.7K Jackrabbit celebration dash and Kids .47-mile mini celebration run.
Packet Pick-up Friday, January 8th, 2027, opens at NOON and closes at 6:30 pm, and will be held at our NEW host hotel
705 South Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011
Please use the link below to book discounted rooms.
State 47 Las Cruces Marathon
Race Day Schedule: January 9th, 2027
2501 Tashiro Road, Las Cruces, NM 88007
- 6:15 AM MST Packet Pick-up opens. (Everyone's bibs must be picked up 15 minutes before the start of their race.)
- 7:00 AM MST Early Bird start for Half and Full marathon participants. You must be signed up in advance for this wave.
- 7:55 AM MST - National Anthem
- 8:00 AM MST - Marathon / 4-person relay Start
- 8:15 AM MST - Half Marathon Start
- 8:20 AM MST - .47-mile Kids Mini Celebration Dash Start
- 8:30 AM MST - 4.7K Celebration Run
- 10:00 AM MST - Awards can begin to be picked up at the Awards Tent
- Course Closes at 3 PM Sharp (8-hour cutoff)
- Note: All age group awards will need to be picked up on race day at The Field of Dreams or the week after at Bluebird Running Company, 136 S. Water St., Las Cruces, NM
- Please scan the QR code at the finish line before you leave to see if you placed in your age group.
- (NO awards will be shipped)
Cutoff Times making you nervous?
Join the "Early Bird" start wave and begin your race at 7 a.m., giving you an extra hour on the course. The caveat: the "Early Bird" wave is only for runners who require the extra time to finish within the course limits, not for faster runners who wish to complete the course earlier. (not eligible for awards) The first few aid stations along the course may not be set up when you arrive, so you must plan accordingly.
The "EB" start is for runners/walkers needing extra time to finish, not for earlier flights or early engagements.
Also, you MUST register for the "Early Bird" wave in advance by emailing your request to [email protected]
Guaranteed Shirt Size DEADLINE December 18th, 2026!!
Course Records
Marathon
2025 M Mitchell Kosick - Firestone, CO
2:47:23
2024 F Kendra Glassman - Firestone, CO
3:06:41
Half Marathon
2025 M Armando Rueda - Las Cruces, NM
1:16:27
2025 F Tana Kaskalla - Albuquerque, NM
1:31:07
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