State 47 Las Cruces Marathon
Las Cruces, United States of America · Saturday 9 January 2027
The State 47 Las Cruces Marathon takes place in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at an elevation of approximately 3,900 feet and features routes through local pecan orchards with views of the Organ Mountains and the Rio Grande River. The start and finish are located at the Field of Dreams Stadium Track on 2501 Tashiro Road. The primary format is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying full marathon run on a mostly flat, out-and-back course over road, pavement, and some gravel sections.
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Adjusted Time
4:27:21
Time difference: +27.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain53m
Elevation High1191m
Elevation Low1177m
Weather Forecast
High12°C
Low-1°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is State 47 Las Cruces Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 84% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, State 47 Las Cruces Marathon plays about 31 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #184 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #114 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at State 47 Las Cruces Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On State 47 Las Cruces Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:24:16 | +24:16 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:56:02 | +26:02 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:27:21 | +27:21 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:58:18 | +28:18 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:28:57 | +28:57 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:59:20 | +29:20 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:29:30 | +29:30 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
State 47 Las Cruces Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
State 47 Las Cruces Marathon is a full marathon held in Las Cruces, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 9 January 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 53m of total climbing, with its high point near 1191m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official State 47 Las Cruces Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 53m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for January, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between -1°C and 12°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
State 47 Las Cruces Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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