Trails & Rails - Cloudcroft, NM
Cloudcroft, United States • 13 Jun 2026
Event Overview
Trails & Rails is a running event in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The start and finish is at the Trestle Recreation Area, at the junction of highways 82 and 130. The event takes place at an altitude of approximately 8,676 feet in the Sacramento Mountains.
Distances
The event offers three distances:
- 8 Miler with approximately 1,350 feet of elevation gain and loss.
- 3 Miler with 576 feet of elevation change.
- 1 Mile Kid’s Dash for participants aged 10 and under.
Course Details
The courses use a mix of terrain including historic railroad grades, old highway segments, and forested single-track trails. The routes offer views of the Tularosa Basin. The 8-mile course has two water stations. The event is cup-less for the 3-mile and 8-mile distances, so runners must carry their own hydration.
Registration & Details
Registration prices increase at set dates. Shirts are guaranteed with early registration. The registration policy is non-refundable. Strollers are allowed in the Kid’s Dash. There is a cutoff time of 12:00 PM for the 3-mile and 8-mile courses.
Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group, which range from under 10 to 70+. The event is the first in the Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series, and a discount is available for registering for the full series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.