Trail Running Calendar New Mexico 2026-2027

Run a scenic 5K snowshoe at Sandia Crest on January 24, 2026, through snowy Cibola National Forest with stunning views. Limited to 175 entrants, the community event supports Friends of the Sandia Mountains and offers swag and refreshments.

Join a 6K snowshoe adventure through scenic Big Tesuque trails in Santa Fe with in person and virtual options on January 31. Enjoy a performance headband, campfire mug, age group awards and raffle while supporting Skyline Search and Rescue.

Run the rugged Quebradas trails in Socorro, New Mexico for a scenic 53K ultramarathon that benefits local trail upkeep and the high school team. Expect sandy washes, limestone outcrops and minimal aid for a true backcountry experience.

Explore scenic single track through juniper and rock gardens in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, with 13k, 26k or 52k options and about 1,000 feet climbing per lap. Aid stations support runners, the event is cupless so bring a bottle, and burritos..

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.

A loop race at Gomez Peak Pavilion near Silver City NM offering a 5k Last Runner Standing format and a 24 hour self paced loop option on a rugged lollipop trail with one aid station at the start finish.

Join the 10K Classic Trail Run in Albuquerque on March 15, 2026 with start and finish at Embudo Trailhead. Tackle scenic single track, climbs and switchbacks while supporting Dukes Track Club and earn a unique finisher award.

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.

A community fundraising run at Las Cruces Dam Open Space on April 25, 2026 featuring a 5K and 1-mile fun run, with finisher medals and proceeds supporting Centennial FFA scholarships and activities.

The Jemez Mountain Trail Runs in Los Alamos, New Mexico features 50 mile, 50k and 15 mile races over technical high altitude trails on May 9, 2026. Registration opens January 3, 2026 and specific gear and refund rules apply.

Tackle a scenic 5 mile trail through Bluewater Canyon with a rewarding climb and three aid stations. Finish to a fruit and beverage buffet and custom socks while supporting the Cibola Trail Alliance.

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.

Ride private ranch roads at Vermejo Charcoal Burner in Raton New Mexico, from a half marathon to a 99 mile gravel challenge by historic charcoal ovens. Remote and scenic with aid stations and onsite registration.

Trails & Rails in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is a high elevation trail event with 8 mile, 3 mile and 1 mile kids dash. Routes follow historic railroad beds and singletrack with views down to the Tularosa Basin.

Enchanted Forest Trail Races in Red River, New Mexico on July 25 2026 offer a marathon, a 14.7 mile half and The Face Challenge. Courses run through Carson National Forest and the Enchanted Forest ski area with significant elevation gain.

Run alpine trails at Taos Ski Valley on August 1 and 2 2026 with 10K and 20K courses, a Vertical 1K climb, and a kids 1K. Challenge big climbs, savor views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, and enjoy finish line swag and recovery.

A multi-distance trail race at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM on August 1, 2026. Proceeds support Philmont Scout Ranch and the Boy Scouts of America.

Take on the Cloudcroft Ultra in the high pines of the Sacramento Mountains with ultra and shorter trail options plus a kids dash. Enjoy shaded single track, rail bed sections and sweeping Tularosa Basin views from Zenith Park Pavilion.

Two-day trail challenge at Angel Fire Resort climbing roughly 2,000 feet on the scenic Enlightenment Trail to panoramic summit views. Choose the Saturday Ascent uphill run or the Sunday Mountain Classic up and down, then relax with resort l..

An annual trail running event in downtown Ruidoso with four course options from a 4-mile route to a 13.8-mile half marathon, marked trails, refill stations, finisher medals, tech shirts, and complimentary race photos.