5K / 1 MILE FUN RUN RUN IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SEPECTATORS at DUSK!!!! STAY FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE ONLY SW 5K RUN IN FRONT OF A PARADE !!! The Official Las Cruces Electric 5k is volunteer-produced by runners for runners!!! Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and Age Group Awards separate from Top 3 Overall This is a Closed Course Race!!! Are you ready for it? Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Our Electric 5k offers 2 events: 1-mile and a 5k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer youth Program, a series of 1-mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under, and donations to Dona Ana area high school cross-country programs! As Always: Free to runners age 14 and under. Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #) Finisher Video posted to results page Prizes for best costume and largest team. After race snacks and drinks. $5 per person discount for groups of four or more r
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Las Cruces, NM.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
