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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Las Cruces
  • Event weekend starts
  • Qualification entry

State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Official entry requirements ↗
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Decision summary

State 47 Las Cruces Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
11:23/km

8:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
95/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
42 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

State 47 Las Cruces 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, Trail, Mixed
Scenery
Desert, Riverside, Countryside, Mountain

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the State 47 Las Cruces Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the State 47 Las Cruces Marathon?

The State 47 Las Cruces Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 53 m. The course notes also call it out-and-back flat, fast course combining a scenic trail along the river path with open roads through the pecan orchards and an epic stadium finish on the Field of Dreams track.

Where does the State 47 Las Cruces Marathon route go?

The State 47 Las Cruces Marathon route starts at Field of Dreams Stadium Track, 2501 Tashiro Road, Las Cruces, NM 88007 (start and finish for all distances) and finishes at Field of Dreams Stadium Track, 2501 Tashiro Road, Las Cruces, NM 88007 - an epic stadium finish on the Field of Dreams track. Underfoot, expect mixed - scenic trail along the river path combined with open roads through the pecan orchards, finishing on the Field of Dreams stadium track. It passes pecan orchards, Organ Mountains, Rio Grande River and Field of Dreams Stadium. Water stations approximately every 1.5-2 miles along the course.

Race character

Scenery

  • Desert
  • Riverside
  • Countryside
  • Mountain

Atmosphere

  • Destination
  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
  • Trail
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
53 m
Net elevation
0 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
2:47:23 (Mitchell Kosick)
Women's course record
3:06:41 (Kendra Glassman)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Qualification entry: Entry requirement held: Boston Marathon qualifier (USATF-certified).
Cut-off
8-hour time limit; course closes at 3:00 PM sharp. An early-bird 7:00 AM start is offered for slower full and half participants.
Qualification status
The State 47 Marathon is USATF Certified and is a Boston qualifier.
Qualifying time
Boston Marathon qualifier (USATF-certified)

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
Packet pick-up Friday, January 8th, noon-6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, 2142 Telshore Court, Las Cruces, NM 88011; race-day pick-up opens 6:15 AM at the start.
Medal
Custom finisher medals for each event; age-group awards across 15 categories, picked up on race day or later at Bluebird Running Company.
Finisher tee
Long-sleeve 5th anniversary finisher shirt included.

Access and course status

Start
Field of Dreams Stadium Track, 2501 Tashiro Road, Las Cruces, NM 88007 (start and finish for all distances).
Finish
Field of Dreams Stadium Track, 2501 Tashiro Road, Las Cruces, NM 88007 - an epic stadium finish on the Field of Dreams track.

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Mixed scenic trail along the river path combined with open roads through the pecan orchards, finishing on the Field of Dreams stadium track.
Landmarks
pecan orchards, Organ Mountains, Rio Grande River, Field of Dreams Stadium
Notable features
  • Mid-winter destination marathon at altitude in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico
  • the 2027 edition is the 5th annual running, with a long-sleeve 5th anniversary finisher shirt
  • Water stations approximately every 1.5-2 miles along the course
  • military discount available
  • Out-and-back flat, fast course combining a scenic trail along the river path with open roads through the pecan orchards and an epic stadium finish on the Field of Dreams track

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 7°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 95Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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