Bluewater Canyon Trail Race

Event overview

The Bluewater Canyon Trail Race is a trail event held at the Bluewater Canyon Trail Head in Bluewater, NM (county road 29). The event offers Runners and Walkers with an entry fee of $25. All registration proceeds are donated to the Cibola Trail Alliance for trail work in and around Cibola County. The race takes place on BLM land and friendly dogs are allowed when they follow state and local laws. No day-of registration is available.

Course and logistics

The course is a 5-mile loop that starts and finishes at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot. Participants run about 1 mile along gravel road, then climb over 500 feet to the top of Bluewater Canyon. The route follows established dirt roads with some rocky sections, includes a loop on the mountain, and returns to the parking lot. There are three aid stations along the course. Medals are presented to the top three male and female finishers and the top three kids aged 14 and under; walkers are not eligible for medals. All participants receive custom socks; kids also receive t-shirts and additional items in swag bags. Finish-area refreshments include a fruit and beverage buffet, and a short half-mile hike into the canyon leads to a creek with cold mountain water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.