Cupid's Chase Las Cruces 5K
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Event overview
Cupid's Chase 5K Las Cruces is part of a national race series and is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event is the 18th annual staging of the series, which celebrates the founding of Community Options. The local race takes place at Old Mesilla Plaza, 2114 Calle De Santiago, Las Cruces, NM 88001. The event welcomes runners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs, and sponsors.
Race details and entries
The main distance is 5K. The listed entry price for the 5K is $45. Sponsorship opportunities are offered at several levels with a price range of $500 to $10,000, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibitor Table options. The event is rain or shine and all registration fees are non-refundable.
Features, awards and amenities
The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly; all pets must remain leashed. It is a certified 5K with professional timing and results posted immediately after the race. Giveaways include a finisher medal and a drawstring bag while supplies last. To guarantee a race shirt, entries must be completed by January 1, 2026; shirts may be available afterward while supplies last. Trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to overall male and female finishers in these 14 groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, and 70 & over.
Beneficiary
The beneficiary is Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit (IRS 501(c)(3)) incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Princeton, NJ. The organization provides housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
