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Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend

Date:
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Taos County, New Mexico
87525
United States
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Links:
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10k 11k 1k 20k Fun Run Run Trail

Spanning the first weekend of August, the Up & Over Trail Runs Weekend challenges runners with a demanding 10K Trail Run course on Saturday. On Sunday, runners can take on the daunting VerticAL’s VertK.

Taos Ski Valley Up & Over 10k Trail Run

Hosted on Saturday, the 19th Annual Up & Over 10K is notoriously challenging with many runners returning year-after-year to beat their PBs. There are many groups that run together; friends, co-workers, and whole families who want to take on the mountain. The course is a formidable and scenic 2,612’ climb from 9,321′ at the base, topping out at 11,819′. Expect amazing views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, followed by a technical descent through high alpine terrain.

ALL NEW! The Up & Over 20K to Celebrate 20 Years of Up & Over Fun!

The Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Runs is raising the bar for our 20th Anniversary with a 20K challenge built for runners who crave serious altitude and even more attitude. This commemorative course packs a challenging 4,700 feet of vertical gain as you charge up rugged alpine trails, crest jaw-dropping ridgelines, and bomb down technical descents only TSV can deliver. It’s raw, it’s beautiful, and it’s absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you want bragging rights that last long after race weekend wraps, this is the race you’ll remember forever. Lace ’em up and button-up those chin straps!

VerticAL's VertK

On Sunday take on the 3rd Annual VerticAL's VertK, a daunting vertical 1K up TAOS’s famed Al’s Run. In winter, Al’s is an intimidating long, steep black diamond ski run directly under Lift 1, carved with seemingly infinite measure of moguls. VerticAL's participants will scramble up from the base to the finish at the top of Al’s – a grueling gain of 1,497’. Due to the demanding terrain, this event will be open to participants 16+ years old.

Double Trouble

Take on a two-day challenge with the Up & Over 10k on Saturday and VerticAL's VertK on Sunday. Each race will be timed - with a special prize going to best combined overall male and female.

Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run

This one is just for the kids - a mini-version of our classic Up & Over 10k run, this course will take the young runners up Pioneer Run and back down again at a distance of 1k. Let the kids join in the fun with their own 2nd Annual Up & Dn!

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    Welcome to the 10th year of Bull of the Woods Trail Races in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico! In 2026, we are excited to host two different half marathons, one full marathon, and NEW THIS YEAR a 10K...

    Welcome to the 10th year of Bull of the Woods Trail Races in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico! In 2026, we are excited to host two different half marathons, one full marathon, and NEW THIS YEAR a 10K course! The full marathon and TSV half marathon distance will take you to Kachina Peak at 12,481ft then you will continue on to the Northside half marathon course where you will climb Fraser Peak at 12,168ft! You will span the entire Taos Ski Valley on this course, truly giving you some much deserved trail-cred! The Northside half marathon will follow the previous years, primarily tight single-track course on Northside trail system, maximizing your trail-fun and big-trail-views. Keep reading 'Trail Beta' for more detailed course description.

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    Volunteers will be coordinated by the Enchanted Circle Trails Association (ECTA) and a portion of the event proceeds support ECTA's efforts to develop, maintain, and promote trails regionally.

    Email events@enchantedcircletrails.org to sign up or get more information, or message us via facebook https://www.facebook.com/EnchantedCircleTrailAssociation

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