Ruidoso Runfest
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Ruidoso Runfest
The Ruidoso Runfest is a two-day running event. It takes place in Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA. The event is described as family-friendly and is hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation department.
The event offers several running distances:
- Marathon (42.2 km)
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- Bluebird Running Co. 47K/50K (47 km, with an optional extra 3 km loop to complete a 50 km ultra marathon)
- Pizza Hut 5K (5 km)
- Kids 1K (1 km)
The weekend begins on Friday evening with the Pizza Hut 5K and a Kids 1K fun run. The finish line for these events is at Wingfield Park. Post-race pizza is provided by Pizza Hut.
Saturday features the marathon, half marathon, and the 47K/50K event. The 47K/50K starts early and has a cutoff time of 2:00 PM. Headlamps are recommended for this event.
The event includes a festival atmosphere with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden hosted by Downshift Brewing Company. Post-race showers are available at the Ruidoso Athletic Club. Participants receive a commemorative medal and a custom shirt. T-shirt size is guaranteed for those registered by a specific date in early September.
A military discount is offered for active-duty members and veterans on certain race distances. Packet pickup for all events is at Wingfield Park on Friday and at the race start location on Saturday morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.