ROAR RUN 3! 2026 — Las Cruces, NM

Want a run with a powerful purpose? Join us for our 3RD ANNUAL ROAR RUN on Saturday October 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM! Choose from 3 Special Events: 10K Run • 5K Run • 1 Mile Family Fun Run / Walk * NOTE: There is a 90-minute time cut off for the 10k Run. ROAR RUN is more than a race — it’s a chance to impact lives! All participants are aiding in the mentoring and care of children and youth in Ndola Zambia, and helping them RISE, RUN and ROAR into their unique futures. Through your support, children of all ages will receive the love, care, and support of a faith-filled family, food, education, shelter, mentorship, and leadership training. Your registration also allows our young LIONS RUNNING TEAM in Ndola, Zambia to travel regionally for competitions in multiple distances from 5K to full marathons! And our Young Lions are turning heads! Thank you for helping us build lions! RUN AS A PRIDE... Don’t run alone— BUILD A PRIDE!! Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or teammates and sign up together. When you register with 4 or more runners, each person receives $5 off. Plus, the largest Pride on race day wins a special prize and bragging rights! Whether you’re running fast just having fun, it’s better together—and every step you take helps build Lions in Zambia and the USA. RACE HIGHLIGHTS... Running golf cart paths on this scenic, hilly course will be a challenge for both seasoned runners and first-timers. All participants receive a commemorative ROAR RUN T-SHIRT. 5K & 10K finishers also earn a custom ROAR RUN MEDAL . Top 3 male and female finishers in each age category win special prizes. Age Categories... 10 & under • 11–15 • 16–19 • 20–29 • 30–39 • 40–49 • 50–59 • 60+ AFTER THE RACE... Stick around, play some corn hole, grab a seat by the fire pit and enjoy a delicious breakfast burrito (included in your registration). Other snacks, drinks, and event merchandise are available for purchase. PACKET PICKUP INFO... Friday October 30th from 5:00-6:30pm at Heart for the World Church (1605 S. Valley Dr. / Las Cruces, NM 88005) Race Day (@ PHCC) from 6:45 – 7:30am near the start line. WHY RUN THE ROAR RUN? This is more than just a race — it's a joy-filled cause, a chance to get out early on a beautiful fall morning and do something good and hard together; and it’s a local community gathering with international impact! Your participation, your registration, and your friendship are helping equip and empower Zambian kids & youth, and in doing so, you’re having lasting impact! Register today and run for a purposeful cause that truly roars! COSTUME CONTEST... Costumes are encouraged so come ready to have fun! We’ll be celebrating creativity with awards for Kids (12 & under), Best Family/Group Costumes, Most Creative Overall Costume, &Best Lion Costume. Whether you go simple or all-out, it’s a great way to add to the fun of the day. Please keep all costumes fun, family-friendly, and appropriate for all ages. QUESTIONS... Contact Chris Kohn at 575-571-6361.