Trail Running calendar near Mesilla 2025-2026

Join the 12k's of Christmas Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces for a festive run and walk offering 12K, 6K and 1.2K routes. Pet and stroller friendly with holiday goodies and proceeds supporting local animal rescue.

Challenge yourself on rugged trails in Franklin Mountains State Park, with races from 5k to a 12 hour and a King and Queen of the Mountain summit test. Desert floor to 7,192 foot summit offers sweeping views and a true mountain experience.

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.

Take on the Jackrabbit Classic at Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso on March 29, with 4.5, 8 and 12 mile trail races over technical terrain. Featuring steep climbs including Big Bertha Hill, aid stations, a tech tee and awards.

Enjoy high country singletrack and historic rail grades above the Tularosa Basin in Cloudcroft NM with stunning views. 8 mile, 3 mile, or 1 mile kids dash in a small, scenic field.

Run the Cloudcroft Ultra in the Sacramento Mountains on August 15, 2026, with distances from a scenic 53K to a family friendly kids dash. Enjoy shaded single track on the Rim Trail at 8,600 feet with sweeping views over the Tularosa Basin.

Run from cactus filled desert into high mountain forests at the Cactus to Cloud Sky Race in Cloudcroft New Mexico. Choose the 50K or 32K point to point courses, enjoy single track and epic elevation gain, with shuttles to the starts.