Gila 100
Santa Clara, United States • 17-18 Oct 2026
Gila 100 / 50 : October 17-18, 2026
The Gila 100 / 50 is the third annual trail ultramarathon held in the Gila National Forest near Silver City, New Mexico. The event offers two distances: a 100 mile race and a 50 mile race. The course begins a few miles east of Silver City near historic Fort Bayard and moves into remote backcountry terrain.
Runners cover desert-to-forest terrain that includes high desert hills, stretches of ponderosa pine, and Continental Divide Trail ridgelines. The route reaches toward 9,000 ft elevation and includes long scenic sections with runnable miles and remote singletrack. The race takes place in the Gila Wilderness, a designated wilderness area established in 1924.
Organizers describe the event as grassroots and volunteer driven, with a small-town finish atmosphere and stocked aid stations. Participants should be prepared for remote sections and large temperature swings between warm days and cooler nights.
Registration is listed as closing on Thu, Oct 15 at 11:59 PM MT. Distances offered are limited to the two main ultras for this year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 Mile
- 50 Mile