Electric 5k

🏃‍♂️ 5K / 1 MILE FUN RUN

RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS at DUSK!!!!

🎉 STAY FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE

🎊 ONLY SW 5K RUN IN FRONT OF A PARADE !!!

📝 Event Overview

The Official Las Cruces Electric 5k is Volunteer produced by runners for runners!!!

• Swag: Runners enjoy Tech Shirt and Race swag.
• Awards: Age Group Awards separate from Top 3 Overall.
• Course: This is a Closed Course Race!!!
• Inclusivity: Suitable for seasoned athletes and newcomers alike!

⚡ Are You Ready for It?

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Our Electric 5k offers 2 events: 1mile and a 5k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer youth Program, a series of 1mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under and donation to Dona Ana area high school cross-country programs!

🎈 As Always:

• Free: Free to runners age 14 and under.
• Photos: Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #).
• Finisher Video: Posted to results page.
• Prizes: Prizes for best costume and largest team.

📍 Location of Events

All races begin and end on W Hadley Ave across from the Meerscheidt Center. Our 5k runs South on W Hadley Ave to Solano north to Madrid making a U-turn before the Apodaca Baseball field and retraces back to the finish line. Street will be lined with thousands of spectators waiting to watch the Las Cruces Electric Parade. With less than 10ft of elevation gain, this is our flattest race, creating the perfect conditions for you to run your fastest time.

⏰ Start and Finish Times

• 1mile: 7:30 p.m. (chip timing)
• 5k: 8:00 p.m. (chip timing)
• Closure: Racecourse will close at 9:30 pm for all events.

🎁 Give Aways

• Free Participants: Will receive a Bib.
• Paid Participants: Will receive a Bib, t-shirt (not guaranteed after 6/12).

🏆 Awards

5k

• Overall Top 3: Female/Male: 1st-3rd.
• Age Group: Top 3 Age group Male/Female (top runners removed).

1mile

• 1-14 Age Group: Overall 1st-3rd.
• 15+ Age Group: Overall 1st-3rd.

*Awards will be based on chip timing.

🚗 Event Parking

Paz Baseball fields and Las Cruces Skating Park Parking lot of off W Hadley.

For more details, visit the official race page.