The Dead Running Day of the Dead Series features 2 days of races in Las Cruces, NM! The course is fast, flat and paved, with a crushed gravel lane. We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are …
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The Dead Running Day of the Dead Series features 2 days of races in Las Cruces, NM! The course is fast, flat and paved, with a crushed gravel lane. We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome! Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers; you’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children. $10 per day discount on marathon/half-marathon for active military and members of any running club that includes these races in their calendar. No discounts on the 5Ks.
Due to the unique multi-lap course setup, there will be one giant “aid station,” with more food and drink than you could ever need! Ask anyone who’s run at least one of our races; we’ve got everything from fruit to jelly beans to sandwiches, water to Gatorade to hot coffee, and everything in between. Way more than just granola bars and bananas!
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Deja vu again and again
I ran the 24 hour option at the Day of the Dead Zombie Ultras managed by Clint Burleson of Deadrunning.net. Clint has extensive experience as a race director as he … MORE
I ran the 24 hour option at the Day of the Dead Zombie Ultras managed by Clint Burleson of Deadrunning.net. Clint has extensive experience as a race director as he was the original founder of Mainly Marathons, so he can run a race in his sleep. I wasn’t expecting much from the course, as it was advertised as a 1.1 miles out and 1.1 mile back on a paved path along the Rio Grande River in Las Cruces, NM. I was a little disappointed though, as there were just a couple of places where you could see the river because of dense shrub-like willow trees along the edge of the river. I was also surprised that there weren’t very many birds along the course, but maybe it was too late in the year. You could see the very stark and rugged Organ Mountains in the distance from the course, but the main attraction were the people that were running. Larry Macon, who holds the record for the most lifetime marathons was there, along with Jim Simpson, Eugene DeFronzo, Eugene Bruckert, and Ila Brandli who have collectively run over a thousand marathons. There was a good assortment of real foods such as sandwiches, and water and a Gatorade-like drink available for hydration. The air was crisp in the morning, but warmed up to nice running temperatures in the afternoon. The medals were very nicely designed and were a plus. All in all, it was a good day’s worth of running.