Trails & Rails
Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States
Jun 13, 2026 - Saturday
5k, 8mi
Race Information
Come and run in the Beautiful Sacramento Mountains of Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8,676'. You will run on the historic rail road beds that helped to established Cloudcroft in the late 1800's as well as the old highway that replaced the railway in the 1930's. Both races have some spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin 4000' below. There is also some good single track in there as well. The races start and finish at the Trestle Recreation Area at the intersection of Hwy 82 and 130 where the replicated depot is located.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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