Under New Management!

We are pleased to announce that as of March 10, 2025. Dead Running is now managed by Wanderlust Running Unlimited.

We look forward to bringing you the same amazing Dead Running events with new, creative ideas that will enhance your running experience. 

Any questions? Contact us at info@wanderlust.run

More Content Coming Soon – Scroll down to see our upcoming events:

Race Director Shane Asbury, Owner, Wanderlust Running

New for this year – 
Beat the Race Director Challenge!

What do I get? A free entry to the 2026 Day 2 Chili Pepper Marathon.

How do I earn my free entry? All you have to do is run this years Day of the Dead Marathon and beat the New Race Directors time of (4:58:18) from this past Chili Peppers Marathon

Southern New Mexico’s Longest Running Marathon and Half

Day of the Dead Marathon

Since 2012

October 24-26, 2026

On a Certified, Boston Qualifying Course!

Marathon, Half, 50K, 10K, 5K every day

NEW FOR 2025 – 100K and 100 Miler Starts Saturday

Flattest, lowest elevation (3900′) course in New Mexico

No time limits for the half marathon, marathon, or 50K.
100 Miler starts Saturday at 6 am and goes till ??
100K Starts Saturday at 7 am and goes till ??

No Runner left behind!

(Note – you can register on either RaceRoster or Active.com)

Chili Pepper Series 2026
March 6-9, 2026

On a Certified, Boston Qualifying Course!

Marathon, half, 50K, 10K, 5K every day

Flattest, lowest elevation (3900′) course in New Mexico

No time limits for the marathon or half!

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