Electric 5k

Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 3:30 PM MDT

Location: Meerscheidt Center, 1600 E Hadley Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a super flat 5K or 1-mile fun run under the lights, cheered on by thousands before the Electric Light Parade. A unique evening experience.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Kids & Youth

Experience a truly unique evening run at the Electric 5k in Las Cruces. This event offers both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run on an exceptionally flat, closed course. You'll run in front of thousands of spectators just before the Electric Light Parade, creating a memorable atmosphere. Portions of proceeds support local youth running programs, adding a meaningful cause to your stride. Enjoy a tech shirt, race swag, and compete for age group awards.

What to expect

Run a closed, exceptionally flat course perfect for personal bests.
Enjoy a tech shirt, race swag, and post-race snacks and drinks.
Compete for age group awards and prizes for best costume and largest team.

Standout details

Run in front of an Electric Light Parade
Support youth running programs
Prizes for best costume
Exceptionally flat course

Perks & features

Awards
Race Photos
Shirt
Swag Included

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course surface

Cross-country

Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.

Distances & registration

2 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

1 Mile
1 option · closes Jul 3, 2026, 3:50 PM MDT
2mo 2d 8h 37m left
- Fun Run
  Closes Jul 3, 2026, 3:50 PM MDT · From $27.50
5K
1 option · closes Jul 3, 2026, 3:55 PM MDT
2mo 2d 8h 42m left
- Electric 5k
  Closes Jul 3, 2026, 3:55 PM MDT · From $27.50

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

5K / 1 MILE FUN RUN RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SEPECTATORS at DUSK!!!!

STAY FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE

ONLY SW 5K RUN IN FRONT OF A PARADE !!!

The Official Las Cruces Electric 5k is volunteer-produced by runners for runners!!! Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and Age Group Awards separate from Top 3 Overall This is a Closed Course Race!!!

Are you ready for it? Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Our Electric 5k offers 2 events: 1-mile and a 5k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer youth Program, a series of 1-mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under, and donations to Dona Ana area high school cross-country programs!

As Always:

Free to runners age 14 and under. Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #) Finisher Video posted to results page Prizes for best costume and largest team. After race snacks and drinks. $5 per person discount for groups of four or more runners who register at the same time. Free 1 Mile Youth runners cannot register with a group to obtain a group discount.

Location of Events

All races begin and end on W Hadley Ave across from the Meerscheidt Center. Our 5k runs South on W Hadley Ave to Solano, north to Madrid, making a U-turn before the Apodaca Baseball field, and retraces back to the finish line. The street will be lined with thousands of spectators waiting to watch the Las Cruces Electric Parade. With less than 10ft of elevation gain, this is our flattest race, creating the perfect conditions for you to run your fastest time.

Start and Finish Times

1mile: 7:30 p.m. (chip timing) 5k: 8:00 p.m. (chip timing) *Racecourse will close at 9:30 pm for all events

Give Aways

Free Participants will receive a Bib Paid participants will receive a Bib, t-shirt (not guaranteed after 6/12),

Awards

5k Overall Top 3 Female/Male: 1st-3rd Top 3 Age group Male/Female (top runners removed) 1mile 1-14 Age Group Overall 1st-3rd 15+ Age Group Overall 1st-3rd *Awards will be based on chip timing.

Event Parking

Paz Baseball fields and Las Cruces Skating Park Parking lot off W Hadley