How hilly is the Ruidoso RunFest Marathon?
The Ruidoso RunFest Marathon is described as hilly.
Ruidoso RunFest Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Ruidoso RunFest Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 74/100
- Evidence depth
- 30 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Ruidoso RunFest Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Mountain, Historic, Countryside, City, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Ruidoso RunFest Marathon route go?
The Ruidoso RunFest Marathon route starts at Fort Stanton, 104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323 and finishes at Fort Stanton, NM (out-and-back returning to the historic fort). Underfoot, expect mostly paved roads and recreational paths with some sections on gravel roads. It passes Fort Stanton State Monument and Capitan Mountains. Marketed as the 2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest, formerly known as Ruidoso Marathon Weekend, and home to the State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running, billed as New Mexico's only premier road 50K.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Historic
- Countryside
- City
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Destination
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Moderate
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- The State-Forty-Seven 47K/50K is limited to the first 75 registrants.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Race day logistics
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup held at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso before the Saturday races.
- Race village
- Festival atmosphere with local bands, food trucks, a beer garden hosted by Downshift Brewing Company, post-race food by Pizza Hut, and a live bear carving demonstration.
- Medal
- All race participants receive a commemorative medal and custom event shirt; age-group and overall awards are presented.
- Finisher tee
- Custom event shirt for all entrants; the State-Forty-Seven 47K/50K adds a custom long-sleeved shirt, trucker cap, and an optional 50K charm.
Access and course status
- Start
- Fort Stanton, 104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323.
- Finish
- Fort Stanton, NM (out-and-back returning to the historic fort).
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Mostly paved roads and recreational paths with some sections on gravel roads.
- Landmarks
- Fort Stanton State Monument, Capitan Mountains
- Notable features
- Marketed as the 2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest, formerly known as Ruidoso Marathon Weekend, and home to the State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running, billed as New Mexico's only premier road 50K
- Scenic and historic high-altitude course offering views of the Capitan Mountains throughout the day, starting and finishing at the historic Fort Stanton
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 18°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 74Favourability /100