Run White & Blue 5K
The Run White & Blue 5K takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a 10:00 AM start at Wingfield Park. Part of the Run Ruidoso 2026 race series, this festive street-course 5K winds through Wingfield, Carrizo Canyon, and Grindstone, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels to kick off the holiday […]
Fort Stanton LIVE!
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Enjoy a day filled with living history as Fort Stanton hosts its annual Fort Stanton LIVE event featuring costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars eras. Enjoy captivating demonstrations, engaging presentations, and lively music that bring history to life. Explore a diverse array […]
Sierra Blanca Pack Burro Race
Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza – Ruidoso, NM Saturday August 22, 2026 The Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza brings the grit, history, and spirit of pack burro racing to the high country of southern New Mexico. Set beneath the towering slopes of Sierra Blanca Peak, runners and their burro partners take on a true mountain challenge in one […]
XTERRA World Championship
From October 8–11, 2026, Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship, celebrating XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Athletes will take on high-altitude swimming, biking, and trail running against the rugged beauty of Grindstone Lake and Lincoln National Forest. Visitors can enjoy race-week festivities, small-town hospitality, and Ruidoso’s rich Old West heritage Learn More >> About XTERRA XTERRA is […]
R2Doso Comic Con
Celebrate pop culture, cosplay, gaming, comics, and fandom at the second annual R2Doso Comic Con in Ruidoso on October 17–18, 2026. This two-day convention brings together artists, actors, voice actors, illustrators, pop culture vendors, cosplay enthusiasts, and gamers for a weekend of entertainment and community fun. Guests can explore vendor booths, meet featured guests, enjoy […]