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 mountain peaks in Cloudcroft. It offers two distances: a challenging 50K Sky Race and a 30K Cloud Run, both finishing at The Lodge Hotel in Cloudcroft. The course is notable for its dramatic elevation gain and scenic diversity, transitioning through multiple climate zones from cactus-filled deserts to cloud-covered summits. The event features professional chip timing, shuttle services, and special finisher awards, including a $1,000 cash prize for new course records. It celebrates the adventure of running from desert to sky. 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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