Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19,

Join us on September 18th and 19th for the 2nd Annual Ruidoso Runfest, featuring a weekend of running, local bands, food trucks, and the Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept.

Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K fun run. Finish line at Wingfield Park will host the awards for the 5K, along with music, post-race pizza provided by Pizza Hut, and a beer garden.

Saturday's events include the 7th running of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, and in its 3rd year, the State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running. This is a 47K run for overall and age group awards. For those wanting to complete a true ultra 50K distance, we have an additional loop that needs to be completed by 2 pm.

This is New Mexico's only premier road 50K!!

Saturday will feature a festival-like atmosphere, complete with awards, post-race food provided by Pizza Hut, live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and a bear carving demonstration.

Don't miss this family-friendly weekend and book your rooms early!