Trail Running calendar near Grants 2025-2026

The 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic will take place on January 18, 2025, at Sandia Crest, New Mexico. This 5K race, organized by the Friends of the Sandia Mountains, welcomes participants aged 13 and older, with a limit of 175 entrants. The event features a scenic tour through the Cibola National Fores..

Magdalena Madness is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Magdalena mountains, featuring a 5.17-mile loop with significant elevation gain. Participants can choose to compete in either a 6-hour or 12-hour race, aiming to complete as many loops as possible within their chosen timeframe...

The Land of Entrapment Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event set in the scenic San Ysidro, New Mexico. Participants tackle a challenging 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. This unique format tests both mental and physical limits, making it suitable for seasoned ultrarun..

Death by 5k Albuquerque is a unique running event scheduled for June 14-15, 2025, at Balloon Fiesta Park. This 24-hour challenge requires participants to complete ten 5k runs, starting every 2.5 hours. The event tests both mental and physical endurance, as runners must manage fatigue and sleep depri..

The 10k Classic Trail Run in Albuquerque, NM, is an exciting trail running event set to take place on August 24, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic course starting from the Embudo Parking Lot, featuring a challenging mix of single track, switchbacks, and technical climbs through the south foothi..

The Magdalena Massacre is a challenging trail running event that features both a marathon and a 35K race, set in the scenic Magdalena Mountains. Participants will enjoy a well-organized race that includes a meal from a local food truck and awards for top finishers. The course offers a mix of uphill ..

The Deadman Peaks Trail Run is a challenging and scenic high desert race located near Cuba, NM, featuring a course on the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 53-mile out-and-back route, a 55K, a 30K, and a 10-mile option..

The Day of the Dead (Legs) is an endurance running event taking place on November 1-2, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Participants can challenge themselves with a 10-hour climb on Saturday followed by a 5-hour run on Sunday, tackling the steep Whitewash climb. The event emphasizes personal achievement, w..

The Socorro Souls of Sorrow is a challenging 36-mile ultramarathon taking place in New Mexico, designed as a precursor to a longer event planned for the following year. This fatass-style race features minimal markings and three aid stations, requiring participants to be self-sufficient and prepared ..

The Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs, set in Albuquerque's scenic Bosque, offer a unique running experience for adventurers of all levels. Participants can choose from three race distances: a challenging 50K Ultra, a 16-Mile Discovery, or an 8-Mile Explorer, each winding through a mix of single track and j..