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Become a Lifeguard - American Red Cross Training
Mar 9
Become a Lifeguard - American Red Cross Training

Train for a rewarding summer job as a certified lifeguard. Ruidoso Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross offer Spring Break Lifeguard Training March 9–13, 2026, from 8 AM–5 PM at the Horton Complex Conference Room. Open to ages 16+. Learn lifesaving skills and get job-ready for summer.

Walk the Links 5K Run and Walk
Mar 14
Walk the Links 5K Run and Walk

Join us for this family-friendly annual event benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. This event completes one lap around the Links Walking Trail and is the first of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2026 series. Registration is $25. Register Online Today!

Opening Day Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Jun 6
Opening Day Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)

Discover the Heart of Ruidoso at Midtown Market. Shop local every Saturday, June through October, from 9 am to 1 pm at Country Club Park in Midtown Ruidoso. Enjoy fresh New Mexico produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and regional wines in a lively, community-driven atmosphere. With special events all season, it’s a favorite stop for both locals and visitors.

Run, White and Blue 5K Run or Walk
Jul 4
Run, White and Blue 5K Run or Walk

Celebrate Independence Day with the Run White & Blue 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Part of the Run Ruidoso 2026 race series, this festive street race starts at 10:00 AM from Wingfield Park and winds through Wingfield, Carrizo Canyon, and Grindstone. All ages welcome. Food donations encouraged for the Lincoln County Food Bank. Register online via the Activities & Programs tab. Color, community, and a cause—don’t miss it!

IRONMAN® 70.3 Race Weekend in Ruidoso
Jul 11
IRONMAN® 70.3 Race Weekend in Ruidoso

IRONMAN® 70.3 Ruidoso arrives July 12, 2026, bringing a high-energy weekend of endurance racing and community celebration. Athletes compete in a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run through scenic mountain terrain, while residents and visitors enjoy a lively, festival-style atmosphere throughout Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M)
Aug 22
Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M)

The Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs return August 22, 2026, to Wingfield Park as one of six races in the 2026 Run Ruidoso Series. Choose from a 13.8-mile Half Marathon Heavy, 8.5-mile, 4-mile, or Kids’ Dash. This family-friendly event supports All-Season Adaptive Sports and celebrates Ruidoso’s trails and community. Register Today »

2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest
Sep 18
2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest

The 2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest takes place September 18–19, 2026, bringing runners and visitors together for a festive weekend in downtown Ruidoso. Events include a Friday night 5K and Kids 1K, plus Saturday’s marathon, half marathon, and road 47K/50K, with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden at Wingfield Park.

Wild West XTERRA 2026 World Championship
Oct 8
Wild West XTERRA 2026 World Championship

Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship October 8–11, 2026, marking XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Elite athletes compete across high-altitude swim, bike, and trail run courses set around Grindstone Lake, while visitors enjoy race-week excitement, cool October weather, and Ruidoso’s distinctive mountain-town charm.

Turkey Trot 2026
Nov 28
Turkey Trot 2026

Lace up for the Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 28, 2026. This fun run/walk starts at 10:00 a.m. on The Links Trail and is open to all ages and abilities. It’s the final race in the 2026 Ruidoso Run Series, with participant medals and limited T-shirts available.

Get your adventure on year-round! Ruidoso Parks & Rec offers a wide variety of facilities for the pursuit of recreation and sport. From playgrounds and walking trails to tennis courts and a municipal swimming pool complete with a water slide, plus lakes and rivers you can fish, we have plenty of places to relax or be active.

Looking for a unique venue to host a special event or gathering? Ruidoso parks offer a variety of venues to host everything from picnics to concerts, weddings to birthday parties. In addition we have venues for sporting events with soccer fields, tennis courts, pickle ball courts and baseball/softball fields.