Trail Running calendar near Albuquerque 2026-2027

Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Runs offers 50 mile, 50k, and 15 mile mountain trail races on May 9, 2026; proceeds support the Los Alamos High School cross country team and other local groups.

Bluewater Canyon Trail Race is a 5 mile trail event near Bluewater, New Mexico, featuring a steep climb to canyon overlooks, three aid stations, awards for top finishers and youth, and proceeds supporting the Cibola Trail Alliance.

A community running event in Edgewood, New Mexico on May 16, 2026, offering a 5K run and fitness walk plus a 1 mile kids race. The races run on a dirt path and include chip timing, a T shirt, and a finisher ribbon.

A backyard ultra in San Ysidro, New Mexico where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour and continue until a single competitor remains. Organized by RaceNM, the event follows the Last One Standing format.

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.

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.

A high-elevation trail run at Pajarito Mountain near Los Alamos, NM, with a route just under 10K that climbs to above 10,200 feet and about 1,350 feet of gain. The marked course includes a summit aid station and allows hikers.

Oak Flats Picnic Trails in Tijeras, NM is a free, self supported looped trail event with distances from 5k to 30k on unmarked routes and a picnic table aid station. Dogs are welcome and registration on UltraSignUp is required.

The 30th annual Corrales Ditch Run in Corrales, NM on September 13, 2026 offers 10K and 5K timed races plus a 1K kids fun run, post-race activities including a Search & Rescue challenge, and fundraising for local nonprofits.

A not-for-profit mountain 50K near Grants, New Mexico on September 26, 2026, with forested trail, high meadows and summit views. The event includes aid stations, a finisher award and a post race cookout.

Trail races at Piedra Lisa Park in Albuquerque offer 10K and 5K courses with finisher medals, participant shirts, and age-group awards. The course runs along the Sandia foothills and includes water and Powerade stations on course.

A high desert trail run near Cuba, New Mexico, on the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley. The course is mostly single track with sand, rocks, slick rock and elevations between 6,350 and 7,400 feet.

Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs in Albuquerque, NM features 50K, 25K and 8 mile options on a mix of single track and jeep roads with fully stocked aid stations and event finisher awards.

A winter trail series in Santa Fe on the third Saturday of December, January and February, held on Galisteo Basin Preserve trails with a virtual option and proceeds donated to Commonweal Conservancy.

Trail races at El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve on March 6, 2027 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options, cash prizes for top finishers, and packet pick up available the day before and the morning of the event.