GBP Winter Trail Series
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The GBP Winter Trail Series
The GBP Winter Trail Series is a three-race winter trail series held in the Galisteo Basin Preserve near Santa Fe, NM. Races take place on the third Saturday in December, January and February. A noncompetitive virtual option is available; virtual participants only need to complete the distance to earn a finisher award and do not need to run the preserve courses.
Distances offered in the series:
- The Hare: 3.25 miles and 6.5 miles
- The Goat: 4.25 miles and 8.5 miles
- The Coyote: 6.6 miles and 13.1 miles
Course information notes that longer distances repeat a loop in the reverse direction, the in person courses are marked with flagging and arrows, and the organizer provides detailed maps including an online map. Cutoff times apply to the first loop of long-course entries; participants who miss the cutoff will be recorded as short distance finishers.
Facilities and services for in person races include porty-potties at the Cowboy Shack Trailhead, water and electrolytes, a race village with hot drinks and snacks, music, blankets, fire pits, and first aid. Timing is by professional chip timing. All entry fee profits are donated to Commonweal Conservancy, which protects the preserve; the series has raised $65,194.58 over the past seven years.
Registration details: registration opens August 3, 2026; a series discount and guaranteed shirt are available for those who register for all three races by November 30. No refunds or transfers are offered. In the event of a cancellation for safety or weather, the organizer will notify participants by email and on Facebook. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
