Trail Running Calendar New Mexico 2025-2026

Enjoy the Blue Canyon Trail Run in Socorro NM on Dec 13, 2025 with scenic 10K and 18 mile courses that support Socorro High School cross country and local trail maintenance. Parking and aid are at Socorro Rodeo Grounds.

Join the 12k's of Christmas Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces for a festive run and walk offering 12K, 6K and 1.2K routes. Pet and stroller friendly with holiday goodies and proceeds supporting local animal rescue.

The GBP Winter Trail Series will take place in Lamy from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Tuesday 17 February 2026. You can run between 3 and 13 miles.

Join the 22nd Sandia Snowshoe Classic, a scenic 5K tour on Sandia Crest trails in the Cibola National Forest. Limited to 175 participants, this community event benefits the Friends of the Sandia Mountains for trail preservation.

Join the Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic on January 31, 2026 for a scenic 6K at Big Tesuque Campground, with in person and virtual options. Enjoy snowshoeing on forest trails while supporting Santa Fe search and rescue teams.

La Jornada de Las Quebradadas in Socorro NM on Feb 14, 2026 is a rugged 32 mile trail through arroyos, limestone and sandy climbs. Entry includes a Cubish meal and proceeds support the high school cross country team and local trail upkeep.

Run the rugged Turquoise Trail Ultra near Cedar Crest, New Mexico, on a scenic 13 km loop through juniper, rock gardens and technical single track. Choose 13k, 26k or 52k and tackle big climbs in rain, snow or sun.

Join Sierra Vista Trail Runs in Las Cruces on March 7, 2026 to support the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance. Choose runs from a free 1 mile kids event up to a 50k and enjoy local swag and post race food.

Join the Sandia Resort & Casino Run to Break the Silence in Albuquerque, April 12 to 19, 2026, for scenic 5K and 10K trail races plus a kids fun run through the Sandia foothills. Proceeds benefit the Presbyterian Ear Institute.

The Jemez Mountain Trail Runs is an annual trail running event held in May in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico. It features three race distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and 15 miles, catering to a range of trail runners. The event is known..

Take on a scenic 5 mile route up Bluewater Canyon with a steady climb and rocky trails, then enjoy a fruit and beverage finish. Runners and walkers welcome, entry supports the Cibola Trail Alliance and participants receive custom socks.

Discover the inaugural Hood Mesa Trail Run in Farmington, NM, where flowy singletrack winds through Lion's Wilderness Park. Choose 5, 9, or 15 miles of scenic desert trails and enjoy a fun, low key day on the mesa.

May 16, 2026 at Vermejo Park Ranch in Raton New Mexico join gravel rides of 41, 66 and 99 miles and a half marathon starting at the historic charcoal ovens. Enjoy scenic backcountry roads with aid stations and limited cell service.

Enjoy high country singletrack and historic rail grades above the Tularosa Basin in Cloudcroft NM with stunning views. 8 mile, 3 mile, or 1 mile kids dash in a small, scenic field.

Explore the Enchanted Forest Trail Races in Red River New Mexico, a scenic yet rugged test through national forest and steep alpine singletrack. Choose a marathon, half, or The Face Challenge and finish in lively downtown Red River.

Taos Ski Valley hosts the Up & Over Trail Run weekend Aug 1 and 2 featuring a high alpine 10k, a steep Vertical 1k, a two day challenge and a kids 1k. Big climbs, sweeping peak views and a technical descent make this a must do.

Join the Philmont Trail Race on August 1, 2026 in Cimarron New Mexico for trail runs from 8 to 50 miles across scenic Philmont Scout Ranch. Proceeds benefit Philmont Scout Ranch and the Boy Scouts of America.

Run the Cloudcroft Ultra in the Sacramento Mountains on August 15, 2026, with distances from a scenic 53K to a family friendly kids dash. Enjoy shaded single track on the Rim Trail at 8,600 feet with sweeping views over the Tularosa Basin.

Run scenic mountain trails in downtown Ruidoso and support All Season Adaptive Sports at the annual Grindstone Trail Runs. Multiple distances, swag, pro photos and a lively post race party make this a fun day for every runner.

Experience rugged high country trail running in Taos Ski Valley with a full marathon and two half marathons climbing to alpine peaks above 12,000 ft. Technical single track, wild meadows and sweeping views reward tough climbs while proceeds..