Cactus to Cloud Sky Race

Boles Acres, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Event details

The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, based out of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. It is the third event in the inaugural Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series. The event offers two point-to-point trail races and lists Oliver Lee State Park and Sunspot as start locations.

Distances

  • 50K - Start: Oliver Lee State Park (409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo)
  • 32K - Start: Sunspot (3001 Visitor Center Rd)

Course and logistics

The courses run from desert lowlands up into high-elevation mountain terrain. Descriptions note a transition from cactus and desert ecosystems to fir and spruce forest, with high-elevation single-track and historic rail-bed trails above the Tularosa Basin. Cloudcroft is listed at approximately 8,676 ft elevation. Shuttles run from the start/finish pavilion to the race starts; shuttle selection is part of registration and is included with full-series registration.

Additional information

Organizers list race features for finishers, including custom shirts and finisher medals. Registration closes on October 11, 2026. Course details and official timing information are noted as forthcoming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Sky Run 50k
32 km
Cloud Run 32k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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.