Day of the Dead Series

Day of the Dead Series

2 Days in Las Cruces, New Mexico!

Series dates: Saturday, October 28-Sunday, October 29, 2017
Race times: 7:00AM
Race day packet pickup/registration: 5:30AM on race day, at the start line.
Early Start: YES! (Optional) 6:00 am, bring a flashlight. Late arrivals will need to wait until the 7:00 am start. Click HERE for details.
Average temps: Low 41/High 73
Time limit: None. We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome!
Pets/strollers: Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers; you’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children.
Discounts: $10 per day discount on marathon/half-marathon for active military and members of any running club that includes these races in their calendar. No discounts on the 5Ks.
Food/aid stations: Due to our unique multi-lap course setup, we have one giant “aid station,” with more food and drink than you could ever need! Ask anyone who’s run at least one of our races; we’ve got everything from fruit to jelly beans to sandwiches, water to Gatorade to hot coffee, and everything in between. Way more than just granola bars and bananas! 

    Course description:

  • Start location: La Llorona Park, Picacho Ave.
  • GPS coordinates: N 32.310001, W 106.826308
  • Course: Fast, flat; paved, with a crushed gravel lane.
  • Course is 2.2 miles out, then back, with our Super Aid Station approximately centered in the course. Three laps for half marathon, six laps for full marathon.

Area hotels:
Host Hotel for the 50 State Half-Marathon Club, Hotel Encanto, 705 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011; 575-522-4300

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Best Western Mission Inn, 1765 S. Main St, Las Cruces; 575-524-8591​
Hampton Inn & Suites Las Cruces I-25, 2350 E. Griggs Ave, Las Cruces; 575-527-8777​
Days Inn Las Cruces, 755 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces; 575-526-8311
Closest Airport: El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 53 miles/57 minutes from race location.
NOTE: Airport information is for reference only. Not everyone’s travel plans are the same; please do your own research to find the airport that best suits your needs.

What about the bling? We all know that’s the best part! Every participant will receive one t-shirt.All finishers will receive a separate medal for each day. This award-winning medal will be for all marathoners and halfsters who finish the race on Sunday, October 29, 2017:


Registration information is below. You may register for either race, or join us for both!