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Ruidoso Marathon

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Fort Stanton, NM, USA · September 19, 2026

60°·79° high·Breezy·Dry

Race Day Weather

60°at start

79° high

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Comfortable temps, big temp swing, moderate wind

Starting at 60°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temps will climb significantly to 79°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 15mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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Race Info

The Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon is a high-altitude race in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, run as part of the two-day Ruidoso RunFest weekend alongside a 47K/50K ultra option and a Friday-night 5K and kids' run. The 2026 edition is the 6th running of the marathon and half marathon. Flooding in Ruidoso in September 2026 forced organizers to move the Saturday races' start and finish to Fort Stanton, New Mexico, about 14 miles from the race's usual home at Wingfield Park. The Fort Stanton course sits at roughly 6,200 feet of elevation.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Ruidoso Marathon?

The 2026 Ruidoso Marathon will be held on Saturday September 19, 2026.

Is the Ruidoso Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Ruidoso Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Ruidoso Marathon?

The time limit for the Ruidoso Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Ruidoso Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 79°F and a low of 58°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data

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73°F

L:62° H:81°

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22%

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Wind8mph

Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Ruidoso Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	61°/81°	-	52°
2024 Ruidoso Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2024	62°/83°	-	52°
2023 Ruidoso Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2023	63°/84°	-	52°
2022 Ruidoso Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with afternoon rain. 2022	57°/75°	Light	50°
2021 Ruidoso Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	61°/77°	-	43°
2019 Ruidoso Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	64°/82°	-	17°
2018 Ruidoso Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	72°/90°	-	28°
2017 Ruidoso Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2017	61°/79°	-	57°
2016 Ruidoso Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2016	61°/74°	Light	53°

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