Philmont Trail Race

Cimarron, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Philmont Trail Race

The Philmont Trail Race takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Philmont Scout Ranch. The race offers four distinct distance options:

  • 50 Mile
  • Marathon
  • Heavy Half (18 Miles)
  • Tooth Ridge Sprint (8 Miles)

All race events are for participants aged 18 and over. The event includes a schedule with staggered start times, bus transportation from the Welcome Center to various start lines, and a finish line at the Silver Sage Staff Activity Center. Post-race meals are provided for participants at the Dining Hall.

Proceeds from the race benefit Philmont Scout Ranch, a 140,000-acre high-adventure camp with over 300 miles of trails, which is operated by Scouting America to provide youth programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
26 mi
Marathon
18 mi
Heavy Half (18 Miles)
8 mi
Tooth Ridge Sprint (8 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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