# Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2 - **When:** Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 AM MDT - **Where:** 757G+RM Las Cruces, New Mexico, Las Cruces, NM, 88007 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rr-112366-day-of-the-dead-day-1-and-day-2 ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/112366/day-of-the-dead-day-1-and-day-2 ## Description October 24-25 Events include 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and NEW 100K & 100 Miler Time limits stress you out? We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome! This is a great event to complete your first milestone distance or achieve a new PB. Event Details Day of the Dead Series dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 Race times: 7:00 AM for all events. Early Packet Pickup/registration: Friday, October 23, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm (TBA) Race Day Packet Pickup / Registration begins at 5:30 am on Saturday and Sunday at the La Llorona South End Multi-Use Path Trailhead. Early Start: YES for Half Marathon distances and up! (Optional) 6:00 am, bring a flashlight. Late arrivals will need to wait until the 7:00 am start. (See Rules Below) Average temps: Low 41/High 73 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. Food/aid stations: We will have an extensive selection of food and beverages at our aid stations. We will also have a table for your water bottles that we will refill upon request. Course descriptions: Course: Fast, flat, paved, with a crushed gravel lane alongside. A USATF Certified, Boston Qualifying Course! USATF Position on GPS Used by Runners Course length for Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100K, 100-Mile: 1.1 miles out, then back. (5k and 10K distances do not do the 1.1-mile multiple loops) 5K & 10K distances will be out, then back (1.55 & 3.10) Our Super Aid Station will be conveniently located and passed multiple times along the course, with 2 hydration stations for 5k / 10k events. 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, unique finisher's medal for each day. Anyone who does back-to-back 50K, 100K, or 100-mile events will recieve a unique Day of the Dead belt buckle and medal. New Start Location For Day of the Dead Events Only!! Everyone really enjoyed our new start location for the 2025 Day of the Dead, so for 2026, we will again host all events from the South End Trail Head of La Llorona Park. If you are unfamiliar with the area, please click on the map below to help locate the start/finish location for all events. https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Llorona+Multi-Use+Path+Trailhead/@32.26453,-106.823268,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x86de15f07799cdc1:0x85114dfa30e86291!8m2!3d32.26453!4d-106.823268!16s%2Fg%2F11fnqlwxj8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D (Lat/Lon N 32.15'53.5 W 106.49'27.3) Register for the Day of the Dead Series What you need to know: Friday, October 23, 3:30 pm - 6 pm Packet Pickup / In-person Registration (TBA) Saturday, October 24, 5:30 am Packet Pickup opens / In-person Registration 6:00 a.m. early start for Half-Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100K, and 100-Mile only 7:00 a.m. All races start Sunday, October 25, 5:30 am Packet Pickup opens / In-person Registration 6:00 a.m. early start for Half-Marathon, Marathon, and 50K only 7:00 a.m. All races start Where: Race Start / Finish https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Llorona+Multi-Use+Path+Trailhead/@32.26453,-106.823268,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x86de15f07799cdc1:0x85114dfa30e86291!8m2!3d32.26453!4d-106.823268!16s%2Fg%2F11fnqlwxj8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D (Lat/Lon N 32.15'53.5 W 106.49'27.3) Online registration required!! Check out past years' results and photos HERE Be sure to post your pictures on our Wanderlust Running Facebook or Instagram pages Under New Management! We are pleased to announce that as of March 10, 2025, Wanderlust Running Unlimited now manages https://www.deadrunning.net/ We look forward to bringing you the same amazing Dead Running events with new, creative ideas that will enhance your running experience. Any questions? Please contact us at info@wanderlust.run --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rr-112366-day-of-the-dead-day-1-and-day-2](https://runthis.run/event/rr-112366-day-of-the-dead-day-1-and-day-2) — data from Run This (runthis.run).