Cloudcroft Ultra 53K
Cloudcroft, United States • 15 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Cloudcroft Ultra is a trail race event in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, on August 15, 2026. Distances offered include an ultra distance, shorter trail races, and a kids race. The event is based at the Pavilion in Zenith Park in the Sacramento Mountains at approximately 8,600 feet elevation. Registration closes on August 11, 2026, and all events are non-refundable.
Distances
- 53K
- 9.5 mile
- 4.75 mile
- 1 mile Kid's Dash (ages 13 and under)
Course and logistics
The 53K, 9.5 mile and 4.75 mile courses are out-and-back routes on the Rim Trail (T105); the 53K includes an additional lollipop loop near the summit. The Rim Trail is a historic Forest Service trail that includes shaded single-track, rail-bed sections, and vistas of the Tularosa Basin more than 4,000 feet below. All races start and finish at Zenith Park Pavilion; the Kid’s Dash is a loop around the park.
Chip timing is used for all distances. The 53K has six aid stations and allows drop bags at two locations (around mile 13 and mile 20). The 9.5 mile course has two aid stations. Crew access for the 53K is permitted at Aid Stations 1/6 and 3/4 with vehicle access described for each location. Packet pickup is available at the Pavilion on the day before and the morning of the event. Finishers receive a custom shirt and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.