Trail Running Calendar New Mexico 2025-2026

The Jemez Mountain Trail Runs, held in the scenic Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos, New Mexico, offer challenging races including a 50-mile, 50K, and 15-mile distances. Known for its technical trails and significant elevation changes, the course ranges from 7,000 to over 10,000 feet in altitude, feat..

The Land of Entrapment Back Yard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held in the rugged desert terrain of San Ysidro, New Mexico. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing both mental and physical limits. The course featur..

The Vermejo Charcoal Burner is an exciting annual event scheduled for May 17, 2025, at Vermejo Park Ranch in Raton, New Mexico. This unique race features a variety of challenges, including a 99-mile long gravel ride, a 66-mile medium ride, a 41-mile short ride (with eBikes permitted), and a half mar..

The Bluewater Canyon Trail Race is a scenic 5-mile trail event taking place in Bluewater, New Mexico. Participants will start at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot, running along a gravel road before ascending over 500 feet to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and canyon. The cours..

The Ultra Cheii Relay is a multi-distance trail running event held in Tijeras, New Mexico, featuring a 100-mile relay, solo, 50-mile, marathon, and kids' race. Runners traverse a scenic 1-mile loop through national forest singletrack, with significant elevation gain and a lively basecamp offering am..

The Hood Mesa Trail Run is set to take place on June 7, 2025, at Lion's Wilderness Park in Farmington, NM. This inaugural event offers three distance options for participants: 5 miles, 9 miles, and 15 miles, catering to runners of all skill levels. The course will feature scenic trails through the H..

Trails & Rails is an exciting running event taking place in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 8,676 feet. Participants can choose from three race options: an 8-mile trail run, a 3-mile trail run, and a 1-mile Kid's Dash. The cour..

The 12 Hours of Asaayi Endurance Race is a challenging running event taking place at Camp Asaayi in the Bowl Canyon Recreation Area. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, participants can choose from three race durations: 12 hours, 6 hours, or 3 hours. The course features a scenic 2.4-mile loop, primarily on..

Death by 5k Albuquerque is a unique 24-hour running challenge held at Balloon Fiesta Park. Participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, testing endurance through physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and night running, requiring headlamps or other lighting. The course features paved roads an..

The Sipapu Summit Scramble is a 5K trail race held at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort in Vadito, New Mexico, as part of the Mountain Cap Trail Series. The course features a challenging ascent from 8,182 to 9,232 feet, climbing 1,149 feet via a Jeep Road and a steep ski run before descending back to the r..

The Enchanted Forest Trail Races, held in Red River, New Mexico, offer a weekend of challenging trail running events amid stunning natural scenery. Participants can choose from three race options: The Face Challenge (7.6 miles), the Heavy Half Marathon (14.7 miles), and the Marathon (26.5 miles), al..

The Up & Over Trail Run Weekend at Taos Ski Valley is a premier summer event featuring challenging mountain races. The highlight is the 10K trail run, which involves a steep climb from 9,321 to 11,819 feet, offering stunning views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, followed by a technical descent. Partic..

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. This event supports the Philmont Scout Ranch and the Boy Scouts of Ameri..

XTERRA Ruidoso is an off-road triathlon and trail running event held in Ruidoso, New Mexico, as part of the XTERRA World Tour. Set against the scenic backdrop of pine forests and Grindstone Lake, the event offers a full-distance triathlon (1.5K swim, 27K bike, 10K run), a sprint triathlon (750m swim..

The Cloudcroft Ultra 53K is a thrilling trail running event set in the scenic Sacramento Mountains of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 53K, 9.5 miles, 4.75 miles, and a 1-mile Kid's Dash. The race features an out-and-back course on the historic Rim..

The Pajarito Mountain Run is an exciting 10K running event taking place in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Set against the stunning backdrop of Pajarito Mountain, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the area while challenging themselves on a scenic course. The even..

The 10k Classic Trail Run in Albuquerque, NM, offers a scenic and challenging course starting at the Embudo Trailhead Parking Lot. Participants run a 10-kilometer loop through the south foothills, featuring single track trails, switchbacks, hairpin turns, and technical uphill and downhill sections...

The Bull of the Woods Trail Races, taking place in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is a premier trail running event celebrating its 9th year in 2025. Participants can choose from a full marathon, TSV half marathon, and Northside half marathon, all set against stunning alpine backdrops. The courses feat..

The Oak Flats Picnic Trails Fatass is a free trail running event held in Tijeras, New Mexico, within the scenic Cibola National Forest. Open to all abilities and even dogs, participants can choose distances from 5k up to 30k by completing laps on looped courses of approximately 3.2 miles (short) or..

The Corrales Ditch Run is an annual running event held in Corrales, New Mexico, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Corrales in partnership with Dave Gives Back. Celebrating its 28th year in 2025, the event offers a variety of races, including 5K, 10K, and a technical run, along with a fun run for kids..