Pecos River Challenge Marathon & Half Marathon

2018 EVENT CANCELED — Pecos River Challenge Marathon & Half Marathon is the lowest marathon/half marathon course in New Mexico and averages (3,110 ft) just 268 ft above the State’s lowest point (2,842 ft). It is a mostly flat and gently rolling beautiful course around Lake Carlsbad, a section of the Pecos River flowing directly through Carlsbad. Each loop of the course consists of 2.9 miles of paved bike/walking paths along the Pecos River and 10.2 miles of residential and park roads. There is one “downhill” from mile 9.9 to 10.5 (0.62 miles) that drops only 39 ft. It is designed to be the fastest course in New Mexico and the easiest for runners normally living and training near sea level.

We are restricting the Marathon to 100 runners and the Half Marathon to 200 runners.

This will be a gun-timed event, no chip time. Runners are expected to finish the marathon in 6 hours or less, but all runners will be allowed to finish regardless of time and all times will be listed in race results.

Local Food and refreshments at the Finish Line. Beer Garden will be set up across the street from the Finish Line.

Race Swag includes Sterling Silver Medallion to all finishers, quality cotton Long-Sleeve T, and Age Group Awards for top 3 in each gender/age group at 5-year intervals from 25 and above.