Flying Horse 5K

Mild 55°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 63°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 15mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 67% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Flying Horse 5K

The 5K is a 3.1-mile loop that starts and finishes at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico. It stays on the streets near the racetrack and runs on the same Saturday morning as the half marathon and 10K.

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Race weekend

Saturday, November 14

8:10 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)8:10 AM10K (6.2 mi)

8:10 AM5K (3.1 mi)

8:10 AMGiddy Up Fun Run (1.0 mi)

Flying Horse 5K FAQ

When is the 2026 Flying Horse 5K?

The 2026 Flying Horse 5K will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Flying Horse 5K?

The time limit for the Flying Horse 5K is 3.75 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Flying Horse 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 53°F with a 32% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Flying Horse 5K?

Over the 4 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2025), it averaged 52°F at the start and 57°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Flying Horse 5K?

Of the 4 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 65°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 46°F.

What was the windiest Flying Horse 5K?

Of the 4 years on record, 2024 was the windiest, with wind averaging 6 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 1 mph.

Flying Horse 5K weather history

Based on 4 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Flying Horse 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	55°/61°	-	28°
2024 Flying Horse 5K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2024	58°/65°	-	17°
2023 Flying Horse 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	48°/51°	-	42°
2022 Flying Horse 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	46°/51°	-	25°

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