Trail Running Calendar New Mexico 2025-2026

Run to the summit of Tesuque Peak in this challenging 12 mile out and back, climbing about 2000 feet through high alpine forest near Santa Fe. Organized by the Santa Fe Striders, the Big T benefits Wings of America and offers stunning views..

Event overview The Gila 100 is a multi-distance trail running event held on October 18-19, 2025. The 2025 edition is described as the second annual running of the event in the Gila National Forest. The 2024 edition marked the return of a ra..

The First Annual Friends of Leasburg Dam Ringtail Cat Trail Run is a fundraising event organized by the Friends of Leasburg Dam State Park. Proceeds will support improvements to native plant gardens, educational programs, and other projects..

Run from desert floor to mountain peak at the Cactus to Cloud Sky Race in Cloudcroft, NM. Choose a scenic point to point 50K or 30K and earn desert to summit bragging rights among stunning Southwestern vistas.

Event overview The Day of the Dead Land of Enchantment Backyard Ultra is scheduled for October 31, 2025, at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The event is organized by Wanderlust Running Unlimited and is pre..

Test your grit at Day of the Dead Legs in Albuquerque, tackling the savage Whitewash climb during a 10 hour Saturday challenge with an optional 5 hour Sunday Doubler. Finish to earn a handcrafted mug and bragging rights.

Run the Deadman Peaks Trail Run, a deceptively hard and stunning high desert race near Cuba NM on the Continental Divide Trail. Single track, jeep trails, sand, rocks and slickrock deliver big views of mesas, badlands and volcanic plugs.

Tackle rugged high desert trails in Truth or Consequences with 50K, half marathon or 10K across steep, rocky, sandy terrain and big climbs. Relax after the race in the town's famous hot springs and enjoy local brews and food.

The Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge is a timed endurance event held in Carlsbad, New Mexico, set in the scenic Southwestern Chihuahuan Desert near the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. Participants can choose from 1-hour, 4-hour, or 8-hour so..

Event overview The Foothills 10 Mile Run and 5K Run Hike takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. The event location is listed as 7100 Tramway Blvd NE. Registration closes on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT...

Run a free 24 hour trail challenge around Tortugas Mountain near Las Cruces on Nov 14 to 15, 2025. Enjoy a capped 50 person looped course while supporting the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance and consider donating shoes to local shelter.

Event overview The Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event is based at the Pueblo Montaño Picnic Area & Trailhead. The listing includes a link to a map with coordinat..

Event overview The Blue Canyon Trail Run takes place in Socorro, NM at the Socorro Soccer and Rodeo Complex. The race supports the Socorro High School Cross Country Team and maintenance of local public trails. Registration is open until Tue..

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.

La Jornada de las Quebradas : Feb 21, 2026 La Jornada de las Quebradas takes place near Socorro, NM along the Quebradas Backcountry Scenic Highway. Distances listed for the event include: 53K 32 miles Elevation gain for the course is liste..

Event overview The Turquoise Trail Ultra is a trail race in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, on February 21, 2026. The event uses a loop through the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space on the historic Turquoise Trail. The race will take place in all weathe..

Capitan Mountain 34 Hour in New Mexico offers 34 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races with distances from 25K to 100 miles and buckle and finisher medals. Run soft 4 mile loops with a central aid station, camping, crew support and a food truck.

Glorieta Twelve Hour Endurance Run is a destination trail event at Glorieta Adventure Camps in Glorieta, NM, at the southern terminus of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Runners (and optional 12-hour ruck entrants) have 12 hours to complete..

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..

Ultra Cheii near Tijeras, NM lets runners tackle 100 miles solo or as a relay on a 1.05 mile singletrack loop lit by solar lights. Enjoy a lively 40 hour basecamp with food, music and support as you loop at about 7200 feet.