Mt. Taylor 50K
Grants, United States • 26 Sep 2026
Mt. Taylor 50K : September 26, 2026
The Mt. Taylor 50K is a not-for-profit mountain ultramarathon near Grants, New Mexico, held in the Cibola National Forest. Registration opens on March 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM MT. Entry includes a technical t-shirt for those who register by September 1, a finisher award for all who complete the 50K, a post race cookout, well stocked aid stations, and a well marked course. Register by August 7 for a guaranteed shirt size.
The course uses seldom-visited trails and includes varied mountain terrain. Runners travel east toward the La Mosca Lookout to greet the sunrise, pass views of volcanic plugs to the north, follow sections of the Continental Divide Trail, cross open high mountain meadows, and reach a 360 degree view from the summit of Mt. Taylor.
Runners who have finished the Mt. Taylor 50K five or more times must volunteer or perform trail work before they can enter again. Trail work and volunteer opportunities take place July through September and may include event setup, packet pickup, and trail marking. Out-of-state runners with five finishes may arrange local trail work or volunteering as an alternative.
Race rules state there are no refunds, transfers, or rollovers and that all proceeds go to charity. The race director may cancel the event if adverse conditions beyond control occur. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.