Monarch Butterfly Release
Experience a meaningful moment of connection and renewal at the Monarch Butterfly Release at White Mountain Meadows. On Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 AM, participants are invited to release a pre-ordered live Monarch butterfly in a peaceful park setting near the pavilion and playground. Butterflies are carefully shipped the day before and kept dormant until […]
Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs
Join us on August 22, 2026, for the 12th annual Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso, NM. This year’s event features a Half Marathon Heavy (13.8 miles) starting at 7:00 AM, an 8.5 Miler at 7:15 AM, and a 4 Miler also at 7:30 AM. Celebrate a decade of trail running […]
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 […]
Rainmakers Golf Tournament
RAINMAKERS Golf Tourney• Tuesday, Sep 8 at 7AM Shot Gun Start at 8am, breakfast – lunch – cart & green fees Sponsored By Rainmakers Proceeds benefit the Spencer Theater Operations & Programming. Join us on this beautiful Robert Trent Jones Championship Course. Prizes for top teams & players. 7am Registration • 8am Shotgun Start Breakfast/Lunch […]
Ruidoso RunFest
Join us on September 18th and 19th for the 2nd Annual Ruidoso Runfest, featuring a weekend of running, local bands, food trucks, and the Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept. Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut […]
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 […]
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K
Put on your running shoes for the annual Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K, a fun run/walk on The Links Trail open to all ages and abilities. This event serves as the final run in the 2026 Ruidoso Run Series. The first 50 participants to sign in on race morning will have a chance to receive a […]