New Mexico · 5K
5K Races in New Mexico
New Mexico currently has 42 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Alamogordo and Farmington have the largest concentration of events.
February (7), May (7) and November (6) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 35 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 42
- Active listings
- 77
- Cities with races
- 24
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Upcoming 5Ks in New Mexico
All 42 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Albuquerque Marathon + Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids KAlbuquerque, NMMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more
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Roadrunner Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (Race for the Arts)Santa Rosa, NMHalf Marathon10K5KKids K (plus virtual options) ~300 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in New Mexico
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Duke City MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~6,000 runners
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NM Chips and Salsa Half MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5KKids K ~1,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in New Mexico
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 7 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 7 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 3 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 6 upcoming races
- December
- 3 upcoming races
New Mexico cities with the most 5Ks
- Albuquerque
- 20 upcoming races
- Las Cruces
- 3 upcoming races
- Alamogordo
- 3 upcoming races
- Farmington
- 2 upcoming races
- Santa Fe
- 2 upcoming races
- Sunland Park
- 2 upcoming races
- Roswell
- 1 upcoming race
- Anthony
- 1 upcoming race
Running in New Mexico cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Duke City MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~6,000 runners
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NM Chips and Salsa Half MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5KKids K ~1,000 runners
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Coyote Summer Run Series FinaleRoswell, NM Usually held in July · next date not announced5K100m1 Mile2 Miles
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Dash and Drink for Pink 5k and 1 Mile Run/WalkAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2Las Cruces, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedDay 1 - 100 MileDay 1 - 100KDay 1 - 10kDay 1 - 50k +4 more
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End DWI and support Rehoboth June Camp! 5k, 10k, 1-mile Kid's run, and 1-mile walk/runChurch Rock, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile
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Eye of the Tiger Half Marathon & 5K run/walkAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Gallop for HopeLas Cruces, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedFire Horse 5kGiddy up 1mile
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La Llorona "Ditch Witch" Run 10K, 5K and Kids KAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile
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Las Cruces Association of REALTORS Pizza RunLas Cruces, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile Personal Pan Run / WalkGreen Chile 5k WalkSupreme 5K Run
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Los Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5k and Fun RunLos Alamos, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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NMSU Gratitude Walk/RunLas Cruces, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced1-Mile Fun Run5KMarComm Volunteer Signup (Internal Operations Only)Student Volunteer Signup (Internal Operations O
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Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19Fort Stanton, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K50K47K +2 more
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Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5KAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail RunAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K
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TyRUNnosaurus RunAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced100 Yards5K1K1 Mile
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in New Mexico: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in New Mexico?
- RaceRove currently lists 42 upcoming 5Ks in New Mexico with a confirmed date, plus 35 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which New Mexico cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Albuquerque (20), Las Cruces (3), Alamogordo (3), Farmington (2) and Santa Fe (2).
- When is 5K season in New Mexico?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are February (7), May (7) and November (6).
- What is the biggest 5K in New Mexico?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in New Mexico is the Run for the Zoo, with about 9,200 runners across all of its distances.
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