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Ruidoso Runfest

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km · 42.195km · 21.1km
Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM · CC0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Fort Stanton · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$40From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 19, 2026 · Entry Jul 1, 2026 ~ Sep 17, 2026 · Entry fee $40 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Ruidoso Runfest race photo
Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM · CC0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Ruidoso Runfest — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the 2nd annual Ruidoso Run Fest, held over two days on September 18-19, 2026.

Along with the run, the event features local band performances, food trucks, and a beer garden.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Ruidoso Runfest runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Ruidoso Runfest — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Ruidoso Runfest course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START

104 Kit Carson Rd Fort Stanton, Fort Stanton, NM

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
47K/50K 2:00 PM

The full marathon, half marathon, and ultra events are held together.

Start line is located at 104 Kit Carson Rd Fort Stanton, Fort Stanton, NM, with a local start time of 7:00am.

Field size
47K/50K limited to 75 participants

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Ruidoso Runfest race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

September 18, 14:00-18:00 Wingfield Park / September 19, 05:00-06:45 Enchanted Vines by Noisy Water

Wingfield Park

Google MapsDirections

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startEnchanted Vine Barn (Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery), 492 Fort Stanton Rd, Alto, NM 88312 — venue for…
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for this rural New Mexico venue near Fort Stanton, outside Ruidoso; there…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Enchanted Vine Barn (Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery), 492 Fort Stanton Rd, Alto, NM 88312 — venue for Saturday's 47K/50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon; Wingfield Park, Ruidoso, NM — venue for Friday's 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

Per official raceroster.com event page, the Saturday venue is NEW for 2026, located on Fort Stanton Rd near Fort Stanton/Alto, NM. Saturday packet pickup is at the race start location, 5:00-6:45am.

47K/50K starts 6:00am, Marathon 7:00am, Half Marathon 8:00am. Venue changed for 2026: official page indicates Saturday's main races moved to a winery/event venue in Alto, NM, distinct from the historic Fort Stanton site itself referenced by some secondary sources.

No public transit in this rural Lincoln County, NM area; car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Enchanted Vine Barn for Saturday races; Wingfield Park for Friday events

All Saturday races start and finish at Enchanted Vine Barn per official page

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned on official page

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this rural New Mexico venue near Fort Stanton, outside Ruidoso; there is no relevant public transit network in the area. This is a car-access trail festival, with cash or card accepted for any local fuel or store purchases.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Bib pickup is available at Wingfield Park from 2:00-6:00 PM on September 18 (the day before the race),

or at the start location, Enchanted Vines by Noisy Water, from 5:00-6:45 AM on race day, September 19.

The 47K/50K starts at 6:00 AM, with the marathon and half marathon starting an hour later.

The 47K/50K is a mountain-trail course where headlamps are recommended, and the finish time limit is 2:00 PM.

Entry is also capped at 75 runners.

The marathon and half marathon are road course held from the new start location, while the 5K and kids' 1K take place at Wingfield Park.

The area sits at an elevation of about 2,100m, so runners should account for the temperature swings typical of mountain terrain.

Times are local to Fort Stanton. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Fort Stanton with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for Ruidoso Runfest

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Ruidoso Runfest

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Fort Stanton runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Ruidoso Runfest

FAQ
When was Ruidoso Runfest 2026 held?

It was held on Sat, September 19, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does Ruidoso Runfest 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 19, 2026.

When does registration for Ruidoso Runfest 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Wed, July 1, 2026.

How much is the Ruidoso Runfest 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $40.

What distances does Ruidoso Runfest 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Ruidoso Runfest 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Ruidoso Runfest 2027 start?

104 Kit Carson Rd Fort Stanton, Fort Stanton, NM. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Ruidoso Runfest 2027 course like?

The full marathon, half marathon, and ultra events are held together.

Start line is located at 104 Kit Carson Rd Fort Stanton, Fort Stanton, NM, with a local start time of 7:00am.

What are the Ruidoso Runfest 2027 cutoff times?

47K/50K 2:00 PM. (From the 2026 edition)

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