Bull Of The Woods Trail Races

Bull of the Woods Trail Races : Taos Ski Valley, NM

The Bull of the Woods Trail Races take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Taos Ski Valley, NM (116 Sutton Place). The event program includes these distances:

• Full Marathon
• TSV Half Marathon
• Northside Half Marathon

Entry fees listed on the event page are $95 for the full marathon and $75 for each half marathon, with prices scheduled to increase after December 31, 2025. Volunteers are coordinated by the Enchanted Circle Trails Association and a portion of event proceeds supports ECTA.

Course and terrain

All courses are high-country mountain trail routes that begin at about 10,000 ft and use primarily single-track trails, alpine forests, meadows, overlooks, and service roads. The TSV Half Marathon and the marathon route climb to Kachina Peak at 12,481 ft via steep, rocky, and technical sections, including named segments with documented distances and elevation changes. The Northside Half Marathon includes village dirt roads, the Gold Camp Trail, a series of single-track bike trails, a summit at Bull of the Woods Mountain, and an alpine loop to Fraser Peak at 12,163 ft on Trail 90. The full marathon follows the TSV half course first, then continues onto the Northside half for the full 26 mile distance. Course descriptions note several aid stations, areas of steep ascent and descent, narrow single track, and sections where competitors re-enter village roads with vehicle awareness advised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.