Heart of the Desert Wine Run
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Event details
The Heart of the Desert Wine Run is a chip-timed 5k event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The venue is Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines at 7288 Hwy 54/70, Alamogordo, NM 88310. The race is open to participants ages 1 to 99. Base registration is listed at $25 and the price increases after November 14, 2025. The event is timed and scored by J3 Timing and results will be posted online.
Course and race features
The course starts and finishes at the winery and runs over mostly dirt roads through the winery and pistachio farm. It is a two-loop course; participants may finish after one loop and return to the winery. Registration includes a T-shirt, a shatterproof collapsible wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle stopper, a chip-timed race bib, results posted online, and a pour of wine. Minors receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib but they do not receive a wine glass or wine pour. Packet pickup is race day only and opens one hour before the event. A virtual participation option is available; shipped packets incur a $10 shipping and handling charge. Age group awards are offered for top finishers by 10-year categories, with specific eligibility rules for starting groups and award pickup. Dogs are not allowed on site; strollers are permitted but not recommended due to uneven ground. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.