New Mexico
New Mexico Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in New Mexico for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 32 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in New Mexico below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail races in Albuquerque on October 4, 2026 featuring 15K, 10K and 5K from Piedra Lisa Park with medals, shirts and awards.
Multiday XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso, NM featuring off road triathlon and a 5K trail run with elite, age group, and youth races plus a YouTube livestream.
A 12-mile out-and-back to Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest, The Big T marks its 40th running on October 10, 2026, with proceeds benefiting Wings of America and a stated $5,000 fundraising goal.
An evening community run in Albuquerque through the Bosque featuring 10K, 5K, a Twilight 5K, a Kids K, and a costume contest inspired by La Llorona lore.
A grassroots trail ultra near Silver City, New Mexico offering 100-mile and 50-mile courses through Gila National Forest and Continental Divide Trail ridgelines.
Cloudcroft NM trail races include a point to point 50K and a 32K that starts at Cathey Peak Vista, organized by Wanderlust Running as part of a local ultra series.
Jackalope Race in Doña Ana County on October 18, 2026 features trail run, Run+Ride, and mountain and gravel bike races over 20K, 47K, and 65K courses.
Night trail race at Oak Flats on October 24, 2026, about 10 miles with required headlamps, limited water stops, and volunteers on course.
A 5K through Los Poblanos open space in Albuquerque featuring hay bale sections and festival food and beer, organized by Rio Grande Community Farms.
A last runner standing backyard ultra on October 30, 2026 at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Las Cruces with hourly 4.167 mile laps, aid, camping, and awards.
November 2026
Trail run near Cuba New Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail with varied desert surfaces and elevations around 6,350 to 7,400 ft.
Trail endurance event in Carlsbad with one, four, and eight hour challenges on a 2 mile loop, relay options, aid stations, and proceeds to a local victim services charity.
10 mile trail run and 5k run and hike at Elena Gallegos Open Space in Albuquerque with chip timing, free photos, shuttle parking and local post race food.
Trail races of 50K, half marathon and 10K through jeep roads and single track near Truth or Consequences NM on November 14 2026.
A 24 hour trail challenge on Tortugas Mountain near Las Cruces with a four mile loop, cupless aid stations, a 50 runner cap, and donations benefiting the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance.
Trail races in Albuquerque on November 28, 2026 featuring a 50K and an 8 mile option on bosque single track and jeep roads with aid stations and finish awards.
December 2026
Blue Canyon Trail Run in Socorro on December 12, 2026 offers 18 miles and 6.2 miles trail races with aid stations, awards, a participant meal, photos, and charitable proceeds.
A three-race winter trail series at Galisteo Basin Preserve with in-person and virtual options, multiple distances, chip timing and proceeds supporting Commonweal Conservancy.
January 2027
Run to Break the Silence on April 18, 2027 at Sandia Resort & Casino features 5K and 10K trail races, kids runs, and a virtual 5K, with proceeds supporting the Presbyterian Ear Institute's School for Oral Deaf Education.
February 2027
A chip timed 5k run and walk at Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines in Alamogordo NM on a two loop dirt course through the winery and pistachio farm. Registration includes a T shirt, shatterproof wine glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine.