Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Alamogordo, NM
The Defender Dash is a school fundraiser race in Alamogordo, with several distance options so runners can pick what suits them. The color fun run element means some participants come away looking considerably more colorful than when they started. The course draws a mix of school families and local runners turning out to support the academy.
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