Meerscheidt Center, Las Cruces NM
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS at DUSK!!!!
The Official Las Cruces Electric 5k is Volunteer produced by runners for runners!!!
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!
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.
5k
1mile
*Awards will be based on chip timing.
Paz Baseball fields and Las Cruces Skating Park Parking lot of off W Hadley.
For more details, visit the official race page.
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