11-22-2025 5:42am

Lady of the Mountain Run Brings Community Together in Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo, NM — November 22, 2025. The streets of Alamogordo around the Tays center at Scenic are alive this morning as hundreds of runners gather for the annual Lady of the Mountain Run, a beloved tradition that blends athletic challenge with community spirit. Starting at the Tays Special Event Center on Scenic Drive, participants are tackling distances ranging from the half marathon (8:00 a.m. start) to the 10K and 5K (8:15 a.m.), and the 1-mile fun runs (8:30 a.m.)

This year’s event continues its mission as a fundraiser for needs-based scholarships at New Mexico State University–Alamogordo (NMSU-A). Organizers proudly note that past runs have contributed tens of thousands of dollars to the scholarship endowment, directly supporting local students in pursuit of higher education in Alamogordo. Wirh teams young and older participating

One such team is led by Mayor Elect Sharon McDonald in partnership with Iconic Alamogordo Tiger Track and Field Coach Bob Sepulveda who at age 89 is leading a team of 11 individual participants in the 1 mile walk run.

Coach Sepulveda said of the anticipated event: "The Lady of the Mountain Run shows how Alamogordo comes together—athletes, families, and volunteers—all for the sake of education.”

Race Details

• Half Marathon: $55 entry, begins 8:00 a.m.

• 10K & 5K: $50 and $45 entry, begin 8:15 a.m.

• 1 Mile Fun Runs (Flat & Trail): $20 entry, begin 8:30 a.m.

• Virtual options: Available for all distances, with packets mailed after the race.

Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as masters (40+) and age-group winners across categories from under 14 to 70. The first 250 finishers will receive commemorative medals.

Community Impact

Beyond the competition, the Lady of the Mountain Run is celebrated for its volunteer support, military partnership for traffic control, and festive atmosphere. Organizers emphasize that the event is more than a race—it is a community gathering that uplifts local education and civic pride.

Weather & Atmosphere

Runners are greeted with crisp late-autumn conditions typical of Alamogordo in November, with cool morning temperatures and clear skies promising ideal running weather after a wet mid week. Spectators are lining Scenic Drive to cheer athletes as they ascend and descend the rolling course that gives the race its name.

Today’s Lady of the Mountain Run is not just about miles logged—it’s about investing in the future of Alamogordo’s students, celebrating community resilience, and honoring the spirit of the mountain itself.