Electric 5k
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT
- Location
- Las Cruces, NM
- Meerscheidt Center, 1600 E Hadley Ave, 88001
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthGreat for: families
Perks & features
- Awards
- Free
- Race Photos
- Shirt
- Swag Included
Awards
Free
Race Photos
Shirt
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Fri, Jul 3, 7:30 PM MDT · From $27.50
Opens Jul 6, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Jul 19, 2025, 7:59 PM MDT
- 5K
Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM MDT · From $27.50
Opens Jul 5, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Jul 19, 2025, 7:59 PM MDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortMixed surface + hills, warm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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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: 1mile and a 5k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer youth Program, a series of 1mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under and donation 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 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. 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 event
Give Aways
Free Participants will receive a Bib, S 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 of off W Hadley
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