New Mexico · 5K
Cavern City Showdown
Cavern City Showdown is a 5K event held in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
- Race day
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- Carlsbad, NM
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Location
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MST
About the Cavern City Showdown
Cavern City Showdown in Carlsbad, NM.
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Cavern City Showdown: common questions
- When is the Cavern City Showdown?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
- Where is the Cavern City Showdown held?
- In Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Cavern City Showdown offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Cavern City Showdown?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cavern City Showdown?
- Yes — registration is open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 17, 2026).
- What time does the Cavern City Showdown start?
- 7:00 AM MST.
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