Trail Running calendar near Cloudcroft 2026-2027

Trails & Rails is an 8 mile mountain trail race in Cloudcroft that follows historic railroad beds and single track through fir and spruce forest. The course gains and loses about 1,350 ft and provides views down to the Tularosa Basin.

High‑elevation trail races in Cloudcroft New Mexico on the historic Rim Trail, from a 1 mile Kid's Dash to a 53K that adds a lollipop loop near the summit. The 53K features six aid stations, drop bags and crew access at designated points.

A community trail running event in downtown Ruidoso offering 13.8, 8.5 and 4 mile courses plus a kids dash, refill stations, finisher medals, age group awards, and on-site packet pick-up.

XTERRA World Championship is a four day off road multisport event in Ruidoso, New Mexico featuring trail runs and off road triathlons for Elite, Age Group, and Youth divisions. Races range from a 5K trail run to a full distance triathlon.

Point-to-point trail races in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, taking runners from desert lowlands into high-elevation mountain terrain. Distances of 50K and 32K, shuttle service from the start/finish pavilion, and finisher shirts and medals.

A timed last runner standing Backyard Ultra at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument on October 30, 2026 featuring hourly 4.167 mile laps, on-site aid, camping and crew space, race apparel and awards, and a donation to the Southern New Me..