Ruidoso Marathon
Ruidoso Marathon carries its established mountain-race brand to a new Fort Stanton hub, preserving a high-country New Mexico road full in Lincoln County.
Quick facts
- Fort Stanton race hub
- Established Ruidoso Marathon identity
- High-country New Mexico road course
- Saturday full separate from Friday's 5K
About the Ruidoso Marathon
Ruidoso Runfest now bases its marathon operations at Fort Stanton while retaining the familiar race name. The full starts Saturday morning, separate from Friday's packet pickup and 5K.
Course
The road marathon unfolds in high-country terrain around Fort Stanton rather than the old Ruidoso venue. Elevation and rolling grades make an altitude-adjusted effort plan more useful than sea-level pace targets.
Race-day weather
September mornings in the Sacramento Mountains can be cool and dry before strong sun raises temperatures. Wind or afternoon storms remain possible in the exposed high-country setting.
Past Ruidoso Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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Ruidoso Marathon FAQ
When is the Ruidoso Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Ruidoso Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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