13k - 26K - 52k Single Track Trail Race
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
February 21, 2026
Located on the historical Turquoise Trail, this trail race takes you through the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space. Boasting 100% single track and over 1k of climbing per lap. This is a fast trail race where you will be surrounded by mountains and junipers.
Learn more about the historic turquoise trail HERE
Runner Info
-Start/Finish line will be at the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space parking lot, located off Hwy 14.
12216 NM-14, Cedar Crest, NM 87008
-Over flow parking will be at Mountain Christian Church just north .25 miles. There is a sidewalk to get to the start/finish line.
-This trail race will take place rain/snow/sunshine!
-NEW!!! Finisher Socks! Its like a medal, but a whole lot more useful and doesn't end up in a box in the back of the closet
Parking will NOT be allowed at the local businesses. Trailhead and Church lots only! Please be respectful so we can continue to have this event and their support!
-52k will start at 8am, 13k/26k will start at 9am.
-10 hour course cutoff for all distances. 7.5 hour cutoff for lap 4 of the 52k
-An email will go out to all participants race week with additional information.
-This event is cup-less
Packet Pick up
Friday February 20th
New Location TBD
Saturday, February 15th
715am - 845am at the Start/Finish Line
12216 NM-14, Cedar Crest, NM 87008
-Over flow parking will be at Mountain Christian Church just north .25 miles. There is a sidewalk to get to the start/finish line.
-This trail race will take place rain/snow/sunshine!
-NEW!!! Finisher Socks! Its like a medal, but a whole lot more useful and doesn't end up in a box in the back of the closet
Parking will NOT be allowed at the local businesses. Trailhead and Church lots only! Please be respectful so we can continue to have this event and their support!
-52k will start at 8am, 13k/26k will start at 9am.
-10 hour course cutoff for all distances. 7.5 hour cutoff for lap 4 of the 52k
-An email will go out to all participants race week with additional information.
-This event is cup-less
Packet Pick up
Friday February 20th
New Location TBD
Saturday, February 15th
715am - 845am at the Start/Finish Line
Aid Stations
There will be 2 aid stations; start/finish line and on course at approximately 4.6 miles in.
Water/Skratch, chips, cookies, bananas, vegetable soup/broth, and an assortment of salty/sweet snacks will be at each aid station. We listened, less packaged junk, more fresh food at each aid!
This is a cup-less event.
We prefer you to use a cup or bottle that you already have. You can also purchase a Running Wild reusable cup during packet pickup for $5 (cash/venmo no credit card)
Water/Skratch, chips, cookies, bananas, vegetable soup/broth, and an assortment of salty/sweet snacks will be at each aid station. We listened, less packaged junk, more fresh food at each aid!
This is a cup-less event.
We prefer you to use a cup or bottle that you already have. You can also purchase a Running Wild reusable cup during packet pickup for $5 (cash/venmo no credit card)
Pricing
13k - $70 | $85 | $95
26k - $80 | $95 | $105
52k - $90 | $105 | $115
price increases occur Dec 1 and Jan 1
Register Here!
Email austin@runningwildusa.com for a discount code if you are one or more of the following:
New Mexico Student
Teacher
First Responder
Active duty military
Veteran
26k - $80 | $95 | $105
52k - $90 | $105 | $115
price increases occur Dec 1 and Jan 1
Register Here!
Email austin@runningwildusa.com for a discount code if you are one or more of the following:
New Mexico Student
Teacher
First Responder
Active duty military
Veteran
