Trail Running Calendar New Mexico 2024-2025

The Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs, set in Albuquerque, NM, invites runners to explore the enchanting trails of the Bosque on November 30, 2024. Participants can choose from three race distances: a challenging 50K Ultra, a 16-Mile Discovery, or an 8-Mile Explorer, catering to various skill levels. The ev..

The Pyramid Rock Run is a unique 7km running event held at Red Rock Park in Church Rock, NM. This fundraiser supports the Rehoboth Christian High School Track team, with all proceeds going directly to the program. The course features a mix of terrain, including sand, clay, and slick rock, with vario..

The Blue Canyon Trail Run is a scenic running event taking place in Socorro, NM, featuring two race distances: an 18-mile and a 10K (6.2 miles). Organized to support the Socorro High School Cross Country Team and maintain local trails, the race promises a fast course on beautiful single-track paths...

The GBP Winter Trail Series is a running event designed to keep participants active during the winter months while exploring the scenic trails of New Mexico. Held every third Saturday from December to February, the series features both in-person and virtual race options, allowing runners to choose t..

The Turquoise Trail Ultra is a trail running event held in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, featuring three race distances: 52K, 26K, and 13K. The course consists of a 13K loop around the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space, offering a mix of smooth single track and challenging terrain with over 1000 feet of elevat..

La Jornada de Las Quebradas is a challenging 53K ultra running event held in Socorro, NM, along the scenic Quebradas Backcountry Scenic Highway. This minimalist race features a stunning course with limited course markings and aid stations, encouraging participants to be self-sufficient. A portion of..

Magdalena Madness is an exciting trail running event organized by the Socorro Trail Running Series, taking place on April 5th, 2025. Participants can choose between a 6-hour and a 12-hour race, with registration fees ranging from $45 to $55. All runners will enjoy a meal from a local food truck, and..

The Capitan Mountain 34 Hour is an endurance running event held in Capitan, NM, featuring a 34-hour time limit for participants. The race is designed to be accessible for runners of all levels, with a compact, soft, runnable 4-mile loop course that does not require a crew or pacer. The event emphasi..

The Cedro Peak Trail Run offers participants the choice of two distances: 50K and 25K, set in the scenic Cibola National Forest. The event features a mix of singletrack and jeep dirt trails, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience for runners. Limited to 250 participants, the race includes ..

The Glorieta Twelve Hour Endurance Run is a challenging event set in the scenic southern terminus of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Participants have 12 hours to complete as many 3.2-mile trail loops as they desire, making it suitable for both novice and experienced runners. The event features a fu..

The Jemez Mountain Trail Runs, held in the scenic Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico, offers challenging races including a 50 Miler, 50K, and 15 Miler, starting and ending in Los Alamos. Known for its technical trails and significant elevation changes, the event features steep climbs and descent..

The Land of Entrapment Back Yard Ultra will take place in San Ysidro on Saturday 17 May 2025.

Death by 5k Albuquerque is an exciting endurance event returning to Balloon Fiesta Park, scheduled for June 14-15, 2025. This unique 24-hour challenge invites participants to complete ten 5k runs, each starting 2.5 hours apart, testing both mental and physical limits. Runners will navigate the cours..

The Enchanted Forest Trail Races, held in Red River, New Mexico, offers a thrilling outdoor experience with three challenging race options: The Face Challenge (7.6 miles), Heavy Half Marathon (14.7 miles), and a full Marathon (26.5 miles). Participants will navigate the rugged trails of the Carson N..

The Philmont Trail Race is a running event scheduled for August 2, 2025, in Cimarron, New Mexico. It features multiple race options, including a 50-mile race, a marathon, an 18-mile Heavy Half, and an 8-mile Tooth Ridge Sprint, catering to various skill levels. The event supports Philmont Scout Ranc..

XTERRA Ruidoso is an exciting outdoor sports event scheduled for August 15-17, 2025, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. This event features a range of races, including off-road triathlons and trail runs, set against the stunning backdrop of pine forests and Grindstone Lake. Participants can choose from various..

The 10k Classic Trail Run in Albuquerque, NM, offers participants a scenic and challenging route starting from the Embudo Trailhead Parking Lot. Runners will experience a variety of terrains, including single track, switchbacks, and technical climbs, as they navigate through the south foothills towa..

The Magdalena Massacre is a trail running event that is part of the Socorro Trail Running Series, featuring two race distances of 35K and 42K. Set in the scenic Magdalena Mountains, the race begins and ends at the Water Canyon Picnic Area, offering participants a challenging course with steep climbs..

The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race is New Mexico's original sky race, featuring scenic and challenging ultra trail running events. Participants can choose from a 50K Sky Race, a 32K Cloud Run, or a 10-Mile Sky View, all culminating at The Lodge Hotel in Cloudcroft, NM. The race showcases stunning landscap..

The Day of the Dead (Legs) is an endurance running event held in Albuquerque, NM, featuring a challenging mountain course known as The Doubler. Participants tackle a 10-hour climb on Saturday, followed by a 5-hour repeat on Sunday, all on the steep Whitewash trail. Each lap consists of a 500-foot as..