New Mexico
New Mexico Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Mexico for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 34 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New Mexico below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A nonprofit runner built mountain ultra in New Mexico climbing to 11,301 feet with about 7,000 feet of elevation change, varied trails, and stocked aid stations.
Annual September fundraiser at UNM Lobo Football Stadium supporting the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center with a 5K Run / Walk, 25 and 50 Mile bike rides, stair challenge and kids' fun run.
October 2026
A community 5K with a new 1 mile run/walk in Socorro on October 2, with proceeds benefiting the Socorro High School Cross Country team.
Trail races in Albuquerque on October 4, 2026 featuring 15K, 10K and 5K from Piedra Lisa Park with medals, shirts and awards.
Celebrate 30 years of off-road adventure at the XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso, New Mexico, featuring triathlons and trail runs in the scenic Sierra Blanca range.
A 12-mile out-and-back to Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest, The Big T marks its 40th running on October 10, 2026, with proceeds benefiting Wings of America and a stated $5,000 fundraising goal.
An evening community run in Albuquerque through the Bosque featuring 10K, 5K, a Twilight 5K, a Kids K, and a costume contest inspired by La Llorona lore.
Experience the only 100 mile trail race in the historic Gila National Forest featuring rugged backcountry terrain and high elevation stretches along the Continental Divide Trail.
A point to point mountain trail event in Cloudcroft NM featuring a Sky Run 50K and a Cloud Run 32K, with recent course updates and shuttle service.
Jackalope Race in Doña Ana County on October 18, 2026 features trail run, Run+Ride, and mountain and gravel bike races over 20K, 47K, and 65K courses.
Night trail race on October 24, 2026 at Oak Flats covering about 10 miles with 974 ft of ascent; headlamps required and two limited water stations.
A 5K through Los Poblanos open space in Albuquerque featuring hay bale sections and festival food and beer, organized by Rio Grande Community Farms.
Backyard Ultra at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument on October 30, 2026, features hourly 4.167 mile laps until one runner remains, capped at 54 entrants.
November 2026
Experience the high desert on the Continental Divide Trail with distances ranging from 10 miles to 53 miles through the scenic Rio Puerco Valley in New Mexico.
Trail endurance event in Carlsbad with one, four, and eight hour challenges on a 2 mile loop, relay options, aid stations, and proceeds to a local victim services charity.
10 mile trail run and 5k run and hike at Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque with chip timing, free photos, shuttle parking and local post race food.
Trail races of 50K, half marathon and 10K through jeep roads and single track near Truth or Consequences NM on November 14 2026.
A 24 hour trail challenge on Tortugas Mountain near Las Cruces with a four mile loop, cupless aid stations, a 50 runner cap, and donations benefiting the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance.
Experience the Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs in Albuquerque with 50k, 16 mile, and 8 mile distances through scenic riverside trails and single track paths.
December 2026
Blue Canyon Trail Run in Socorro on December 12, 2026 offers 18 miles and 6.2 miles trail races with aid stations, awards, a participant meal, photos, and charitable proceeds.