State 47 Las Cruces Marathon
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Event overview
The State 47 Las Cruces Marathon takes place in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The event is USATF-certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The start and finish are on the Field of Dreams stadium track in Las Cruces. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026 at the host hotel Holiday Inn Express in Las Cruces. A guaranteed race shirt size deadline is set for December 19, 2025.
Race details
The weekend includes multiple race options, in-person and virtual, plus event swag and age-group awards. Finishers receive a custom medal and event t-shirt; additional items include a drawstring bag, sunglasses (limited), and stickers. Custom charms will be available for BQ qualifiers and 50 States Marathon Club members. Age-group awards are given to the top three in each age division for race-day participants, and overall male and female winners are recognized. An "Early Bird" start wave is offered for participants who need extra time to finish; advance registration is required and Early Bird participants are not eligible for awards.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 4.7-mile Celebration Run
- .47-mile Kids Mini Celebration Dash
- 2-person marathon relay with legs of 13.6 miles and 12.6 miles
Virtual marathon and half-marathon options are available with medal shipping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.