Nightmare in Artesia

Nightmare in Artesia 5k is a community running event held in Artesia, New Mexico, at Jaycee Park (1710 S 26th St). The lineup includes a 5k in-person race, a 5k Virtual option, and several kid-friendly routes: a 1-Mile Kids Fun Run for ages 6–12, a 1-Mile Kid Fun Run for ages 5 & under, and a 5k for ages 17 and under. It serves as a fundraiser for the Artesia High School Cross Country Team.

The event embraces a Halloween-inspired atmosphere with the tagline “Come Run For Your Lives.” A course map is available on MapMyRun for reference today too. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.