Trail Running calendar near Santa Fe 2026-2027

Trail races in Red River, New Mexico on July 25, 2026 include a marathon, a heavy half, and The Face Challenge, all routed through Carson National Forest and the Enchanted Forest ski area with significant climbing.

A community run in Albuquerque with 10K, 5K and Kids K options, event T shirt and finisher medal, timing chips for official results, and post race popsicles. Proceeds support international community ministry projects.

A high-elevation trail running weekend in Taos Ski Valley featuring a 10K, a new 20K, a 1K vertical climb and a kids 1K across the first weekend of August.

Two days of mountain trail running at Angel Fire Resort on August 15 and 16, 2026. One day is a 5 mile summit ascent with lift descent, the other a 10 mile up and down run; a Double entry combines both days for a special prize.

A high alpine trail run in Los Alamos on August 22, 2026 featuring a roughly 10K mountain course that tops out above 10,200 feet with about 1,350 feet of ascent. Packet pick up and an aid station are located at Pajarito Lodge.

High-country trail races in Taos Ski Valley offering a full marathon, two half marathons and a new 10K with climbs to Kachina Peak and Fraser Peak and extensive single-track alpine scenery.

Free, self supported looped trail event at Oak Flats Group Picnic Area in Tijeras NM offering 5k to 30k options on unmarked routes, register free on UltraSignUp.

An annual community run along the tree-lined acequias of Corrales, New Mexico, marking its 30th year. Multiple distances are offered and proceeds benefit Search & Rescue organizations and Kiwanis Kids Kamp.

A 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap to continue. Partial finishers earn patches, full finishers earn a medal, and combined times count toward national ranking and prize awards.

Annual September fundraiser at UNM Football Stadium offering 5K, bike rides, a stair challenge, kids fun run and virtual options to support the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Trail races of 15K, 10K and 5K in Albuquerque on October 4, 2026 with city and Sandia foothill views, shirts, medals, and age-group awards.

A 12-mile out-and-back to Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest, The Big T marks its 40th running on October 10, 2026, with proceeds benefiting Wings of America and a stated $5,000 fundraising goal.

A themed run through Albuquerque's Bosque with 10K, 5K, Kids K and a Twilight 5K at dusk, plus race swag, timing, photos and awards.

A high-desert trail event near Cuba, New Mexico, on the Continental Divide Trail. Routes include 53 mile, 55K, 30K and a 10 miler across single track, slickrock and mesa terrain with aid stations and race swag.

A trail event in Albuquerque featuring a 10 mile course and a 5k run or hike option, with chip timing, free pro photos, long sleeve race shirts, post race local food and prize money for top finishers.

Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs in Albuquerque on November 28, 2026 offers trail distances of 50k, 25k and 8 miles on mixed single track and jeep roads with aid stations about every 8 miles.

A winter trail series in Santa Fe with races on the third Saturday of December, January and February. Entry fees support Commonweal Conservancy and a noncompetitive virtual option offers a finishers award.

Run to Break the Silence on April 18, 2027 at Sandia Resort & Casino features 5K and 10K trail races, kids runs, and a virtual 5K, with proceeds supporting the Presbyterian Ear Institute's School for Oral Deaf Education.

Trail races at El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve on March 6, 2027 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options, cash prizes for top finishers, and packet pick up available the day before and the morning of the event.