Ruidoso's annual marathon set for June 22-23

The 4th Ruidoso Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Schlotzsky's Kid's Bun Run event is set for Saturday and Sunday.

And when the panting is over, visitors can relax at the 2nd Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival staged by the Ruidoso Midtown Association at Wingfield Park.

Visitors can also check out Two Wheels and Tattoos at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

"This is our fourth year for the marathon," Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Director Rodney Griego said Tuesday.

"There was a gentleman who used to live in the community, Thomas Forsman and his wife, and they were avid runners. They were stationed at Holloman (Air Force Base) with the German Air Force.

"He approached the parks department about running a marathon and he was vital in getting parks and rec to do that. Without his support, we would never could have started it. His entire family were runners and had a lot of experience and we are building upon that."

The Schlotzsky's Kid's Bun Run and 5K were added to broaden the running opportunities for families, Griego said.

The 5K Run begins at 5:10 p.m. on June 22, at  the White Mountain Sports Complex on Hull Road adjacent to the dog park. The Kids Fun Run follows at 5:30 p.m.

The marathon begins at 6 a.m., June 23, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, on the Mescalero Apache Reservation that adjoins the village. The half-marathon begins at 6:45 a.m.

Runners are cautioned to be prepared for a high elevation run, as the village sits at  nearly 7,000 feet. All courses include some steep hills, but also some great long downhills.

Runners will receive a finisher medal, guaranteed T-shirt, if they were registered by May 31, and a goody bag.

Runners who would like showers for the full or half-marathon can stop at the Ruidoso municipal pool  rinse off area; it requires only that runner show a bib number. If the runner wants to swim, a $4 admission fee will be charged and, $8 to include the slide.

Runners finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall in each the marathon and half-marathon, and in each gender, will receive a custom hand carved wooden bear. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded for for 1st (Gold), 2nd (Silver), and 3rd (Bronze) place finishers in both genders and various age groups in all four events.

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Packet pick up 

From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 22, packets can be picked up at the White Mountain Recreational Complex under the pavilion adjacent to the children's playground. 

No race day registration or packet pick op for the marathon and half-marathon.

The last chance to register online is noon on June 21, for all races.

Until then, the fee is $75 for the marathon, $65 for the half-marathon, $30 for the 5K and $10 for the children's run.

After that date, the fee for the marathon increases to $85, for the half-marathon, $75; for the 5K, $30; and the same $10 for the children's run.

If you are going

Saturday, June 22

• 5K start time: 5:10 p.m.
• Kids Fun Run Start time: 5:30 p.m.
• White Mountain Sports Complex, 687 Hull Road, Ruidoso

Sunday, June 23

• Marathon start time: 6:00 a.m.
• Half Marathon start time: 6:45 a.m.
• Inn of the Mountain Gods, 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero

Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival

The 2nd Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer & Wine Festival runs noon to 7 p.m., June 22, and noon to 5 p.m., June 23, at Wingfield Park, 300 Center Street Ruidoso, sponsored by Ruidoso Midtown Association.

Tickets are $20 for one day and $30 for the two-day weekend.

Two Wheels and Tattoos

At the Ruidoso Convention Center, June 21, through June 23, top tattoo artists and Harley Davidson stunt riders, along with a motocross show. The center is at 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, off Mechem Drive, Ruidoso.

Booths inside and out will be selling a variety of products from Harley accessories to apparel and fine art.

"Miss Two Wheels and Tattoos"  is a full scale model search with a $1,000 cash prize and a modeling contract with a specified partner brand.

First, second and third place trophies in each category will be given away nightly to winners from tattoo artist to bike builders.

General admission prices includes entrance to convention and Brewdoso downtown event with a single day pass at $20 ($15 with military I.D.) and three-day general at $30 ($25 with military I.D.).

Times are 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday.

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