Trail Running calendar near Las Cruces 2026-2027

Test your limits on rugged trails at Franklin Mountains State Park, climbing from desert floor to North Franklin Peak with up to 3,000 feet of gain. Distances from 5k to 55k plus a 12 hour format offer something for every trail runner.

Join Sierra Vista Trail Runs in Las Cruces on March 7, 2026 to support the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance. Choose runs from a free 1 mile kids event up to a 50k and enjoy local swag and post race food.

Tackle the 23rd Annual Jackrabbit Classic at Franklin Mountains State Park on March 29 with 4.5, 8 and 12 mile technical trails featuring the famed Big Bertha Hill. Expect scenic, challenging terrain, aid stations and finisher awards.

Tackle the Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series in Cloudcroft NM, three high elevation trail races with longer Skyline and shorter Ridgeline routes through fir and aspen forests. Spots are limited to 50 and Skyline winners become King and Quee..

Take on the Cloudcroft Ultra in the high pines of the Sacramento Mountains with ultra and shorter trail options plus a kids dash. Enjoy shaded single track, rail bed sections and sweeping Tularosa Basin views from Zenith Park Pavilion.

Tackle rugged desert to alpine single track in the Cactus to Cloud Sky Race, a point to point trail challenge in Cloudcroft, NM on Oct 17, 2026, with 50K and 32K options. Enjoy shuttle service, custom shirts, and finisher medals.