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When
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Where
B-059 Rd to Sierra Blanca Trailhead, Las Cruces NM
Distances
1 Mile
Typical weather
56–73°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
52–72°F
dry
2024
53–75°F
dry
2023
62–84°F
dry
2022
44–58°F
dry
2021
58–77°F
dry
2020
64–82°F
dry
2019
57–72°F
dry
2018
44–51°F
rain
2017
65–77°F
rain
2016
54–83°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: JACKALOPE RACE
- Date: October 18th, 2026
- Location: B-059 Rd to Sierra Blanca Trailhead, Las Cruces, NM
- Website: BikeReg
Race Details
- Course Description: New sections added to the course for 2026!
- Starting Point: Begins in south Doña Ana County from Mesquite.
- Route: Heading north towards Las Cruces, Tortugas Mountain, and the Sierra Vista Trail back.
- Race Time: 8:30 AM
Course Options
- Beginner's Loop: 12 mile course
- Medium Course: 28 mile course
- Full Course: 40 mile course option
- Categories: MTB (flat bars) and GRAVEL (drop bars), considered separate categories. “Not a GRAVEL course.”
Awards and Registration
- Podium: Awards for top 3 men and women in each distance, category (MTB/GRAVEL), and age group (under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+).
- Registration Cost: $70.00
- Incentive: First 100 registered participants receive a t-shirt.
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