Trail Running calendar near Cloudcroft 2025-2026

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 at 8,600 feet in the scenic Sacramento Mountains. 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 Pavilion...

The Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs, held annually in Ruidoso, New Mexico, offers trail running events of 4 miles, 8.5 miles, and a challenging 13.8-mile "Half Marathon Heavy" course. Starting and finishing at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso, the races feature a mix of paved and trail terrain, with..

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. The event features two distances: a challenging 50K Sky Run and a 30K Cloud Run, both finishi..

The 2025 Backyard Ultra, titled "Day of the Dead Land of Enchantment," is a unique endurance running event held at the scenic Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This "last runner standing" race features a 4.167-mile loop on well-maintained crushed gravel trails with s..

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..