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Day of the Dead Marathon, Las Cruces

Road runs · 161 km · United States

Day of the Dead Marathon

Las Cruces · Sat, Oct 24, 2026

  • Ultra
  • Road
  • City

Southern New Mexico’s longest running marathon and half since 2012. Join us for a fun and memorable experience on a certified, Boston qualifying course.

Race month

October · 54°–78°

Field size

1,000–5,000

Surface

asphalt

Distances

160.9k, 42.2k, 21.1k, 10k, 0.1k

Results

Official finisher lists are published by the race organiser.

View official results

Distances

  • Running

    100K Run

    161 km

  • Running

    Marathon

    42.2 km

    from 100.00 EUR – 120.00 EUR

    • Until Aug 31, 2026100.00 EUR
    • Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026120.00 EUR
  • Running

    Half Marathon

    21.1 km

    from 80.00 EUR – 95.00 EUR

    • Until Aug 31, 202680.00 EUR
    • Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 202695.00 EUR
  • Running

    10K Run

    10 km

    from 65.00 EUR – 75.00 EUR

    • Until Aug 31, 202665.00 EUR
    • Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 202675.00 EUR
  • Running

    100 Miler

    0.1 km

Finish-time calculator

Your finish time

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16:05:36

Estimated finish · 161 km

10 km1:00:00
5 km30:00

Where am I when? · Splits

Start
0:00
5 km
30:00
10 km
1:00:00
15 km
1:30:00
20 km
2:00:00
25 km
2:30:00
30 km
3:00:00
35 km
3:30:00
40 km
4:00:00
45 km
4:30:00
50 km
5:00:00
55 km
5:30:00
60 km
6:00:00
65 km
6:30:00
70 km
7:00:00
75 km
7:30:00
80 km
8:00:00
85 km
8:30:00
90 km
9:00:00
95 km
9:30:00
100 km
10:00:00
105 km
10:30:00
110 km
11:00:00
115 km
11:30:00
120 km
12:00:00
125 km
12:30:00
130 km
13:00:00
135 km
13:30:00
140 km
14:00:00
145 km
14:30:00
150 km
15:00:00
155 km
15:30:00
Finish
16:05:36

Estimates only · form, weather, and hills can change the result.

Course & climate

Typical weather in Las Cruces

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

October

78°54°

Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:35

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Surface mix

  • 100% asphalt

What to expect

What makes this race distinct — for training and race day.

Southern New Mexico’s longest running marathon and half since 2012. Join us for a fun and memorable experience on a certified, Boston qualifying course.

  • The field

    1,000–5,000

  • Catering & aid stations

    No time limits for the marathon or half!

  • Pacers

    No time limits for the half marathon, marathon, or 50K.

  • Bib by mail

    Yes

  • Results

    Online results service

  • Shirt

    Race Shirt

  • Photos

    Yes

What does it cost?

Marathonfrom 100.00 EUR – 120.00 EUR
Until Aug 31, 2026100.00 EUR
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026120.00 EUR
Half Marathonfrom 80.00 EUR – 95.00 EUR
Until Aug 31, 202680.00 EUR
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 202695.00 EUR
10K Runfrom 65.00 EUR – 75.00 EUR
Until Aug 31, 202665.00 EUR
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 202675.00 EUR

Entry fees often rise as earlier signup batches sell out or registration windows close.

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Getting there

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Route maps

FAQ

When is the race?

October 24-25, 2026.

What distances are available?

Marathon, Half Marathon, 50K, 10K, 5K, 100K, and 100 Miler.

Is there a course map?

Yes, the course is flat and has no time limits.

Last updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:05:40 PM

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