Trail Running Calendar New Mexico 2026-2027

A multi-distance endurance event in Capitan New Mexico on April 17-18, 2026, featuring looped mountain laps, on-site aid, camping, food service, and options up to 100 miles within a 34 hour format.

50K and 25K trail races in the Cibola National Forest near Tijeras, New Mexico, on single track and jeep trails with varied terrain and mountain views. Field limited to 300 entrants.

Hit the trails to break the silence at Sandia Resort & Casino. This event offers a 5K and 10K trail run through the Sandia Mountains foothills, plus a kids fun run. Proceeds support deaf and hard of hearing children at the Presbyterian Ear..

Join the third annual Run for Ag at the Las Cruces Dam Open Space Trail for a 5k race or a 1 mile fun run. Support local agricultural education while enjoying a scenic route through the wetlands behind the Lohman dam.

Test your stamina on a 3.2 mile trail loop in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Participants have 12 hours to run or ruck as many laps as possible with full aid station support and on site lodging.

Jemez Mountain Trail Runs in Los Alamos offers 15 mile, 50K and 50 mile trail races on technical, high altitude terrain. The nonprofit event includes race amenities, a mandatory gear policy, and specific refund and waitlist rules.

Experience a five mile trail race or walk through the scenic BLM lands of New Mexico. Enjoy mountain views and a canyon creek finish while supporting the maintenance of local trail systems.

Trail running event at Lions Wilderness Park in Farmington on May 16, 2026, offering 5 mile, 9 mile and 15 mile course options, pre race packet pickup and a race shirt for early registrants.

Experience an incredible journey through the Southern Rockies at Vermejo Park Ranch. Choose between various gravel cycling distances or a half marathon run across 558000 acres of private roads and historic New Mexico landscapes.

Test your physical and mental limits at Balloon Fiesta Park by completing ten 5k runs every 2.5 hours. This 24 hour endurance challenge features a paved course with on site camping and provided meals for all participants.

Trail races on June 13, 2026 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, featuring 1 mile kids dash, 3 mile, and 8 mile courses that use historic rail beds and mountain singletrack at about 8,676 feet elevation.

Experience a high altitude run through the forested terrain of the Chuska Mountains at 9,000 feet. This event features 5k and 10k races with a limited field and a refreshing mountain atmosphere.

Join this cross country community event in Santa Fe featuring 5K and 10K trail races. With specialized high school team divisions and free races for children of all ages, it is a comprehensive day of running for everyone.

Trail races in Red River New Mexico with 7.6, 14.7 and 26.5 mile courses through Carson National Forest and the Enchanted Forest ski area, plus post race food, music and local brews.

A community trail event in Crownpoint, NM with 10K, 5K and a 1 mile course on mixed terrain. Veterans' names can be printed on race shirts and stars mark repeat dedications.

Experience a high altitude mountain running weekend in Taos Ski Valley. Challenge yourself with peak elevations over 11000 feet across 10k, 20k, and vertical climb events in the heart of New Mexico.

Experience the rugged terrain of the 140000 acre Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico with trail distances ranging from an 8 mile sprint to a 50 mile ultra.

Cloudcroft Ultra stages trail races on the Rim Trail near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, at about 8,600 feet elevation. Distances include a 53K with a lollipop loop, a 9.5 mile, a 4.75 mile, and a 1 mile Kid's Dash.

A two-day trailrunning event at Angel Fire Resort featuring a 5.2-mile summit ascent with a lift descent option and a 10.4-mile up-and-down race on the same singletrack route.

Experience the 12th annual Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs featuring technical terrain and mountain views. Choose from 4, 8.5, or 13.8 mile courses starting from Wingfield Park at 6,900 feet of altitude.