Cactus to Cloud Sky Race

Boles Acres, United States • 18 Oct 2025

The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race, held in New Mexico, is a unique point-to-point ultra trail race that takes runners from the desert floor at Oliver Lee State Park in Alamogordo to the mountain peak finish at The Lodge Hotel in Cloudcroft. Featuring two distances—a challenging 50K Sky Race and a 30K Cloud Run—participants experience dramatic elevation gain and diverse ecosystems, moving from cactus-filled desert landscapes to cloud-covered summits. The race is known for its scenic beauty, high elevation, and professional chip timing by Zen Arcade Timing. Finishers receive custom shirts and medals, with a $1,000 cash prize for new course records. The event emphasizes sustainability with a cupless policy and offers shuttle services and discounted lodging at the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Sky Run 50k
30 km
Cloud Run 30k
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