Trail Running calendar near Cloudcroft 2025-2026

Trails & Rails in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, offers a scenic running event set in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 8,676 feet. The race features three distances: an 8-mile run, a 3-mile run, and a 1-mile Kid's Dash. Participants run along historic railroad beds and old highways, wi..

XTERRA Ruidoso is an off-road triathlon and trail running event held in Ruidoso, New Mexico, as part of the XTERRA World Tour. Set against the scenic backdrop of pine forests and Grindstone Lake, the event offers a full-distance triathlon (1.5K swim, 27K bike, 10K run), a sprint triathlon (750m swim..

The Cloudcroft Ultra 53K is a trail running event held in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, nestled in the scenic Sacramento Mountains at 8,600 feet elevation. The race features multiple distances: a challenging 53K ultra, 9.5-mile, 4.75-mile, and a 1-mile Kid's Dash. All races start and finish at Zenith Park..

The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race, held in New Mexico, is a unique point-to-point ultra trail race that takes runners from the desert floor at Oliver Lee State Park in Alamogordo to mountain peaks in Cloudcroft. It offers two distances: a challenging 50K Sky Race and a 30K Cloud Run, both finishing at Th..

The 2025 Backyard Ultra, known as the Day of the Dead Land of Enchantment Backyard Ultra, takes place at the scenic Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This unique "last runner standing" event features a 4.167-mile loop on well-maintained crushed gravel trails with som..

The Capitan Mountain 34 Hour is an endurance running event held in Capitan, New Mexico, celebrating the legacy of Smokey Bear. The main race offers a 34-hour challenge with options to complete 100 miles or 80 miles, both earning special buckles, along with shorter distances starting at 25K. The cour..