Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
79 m from CloudcroftUltra
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
588 m from Cloudcroft1 Miles Trail
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42.1 km from CloudcroftRun Trail
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
536 m from Cloudcroft1 Miles 4.75 Miles 53k Kids Ultra
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Join us on August 22, 2026, for the 12th annual Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso, NM. This year’s event features a Half Marathon Heavy (13.8 miles) starting at 7:00
AM, an 8.5 Miler at 7:15 AM, and a 4 Miler also at 7:30 AM. Celebrate a decade of trail running with custom commemorative swag, delicious cake, and a lively post-race party.
Since 2014, the Grindstone Trail Runs have been supported by the Village of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, and the US Forest Service. Proceeds benefit the All-Season Adaptive Sports program, which enriches the lives of individuals with disabilities through snow sports and recreation. Over the past eleven years, more than $60,000 has been donated to this program.
A great family event starting & finishing at Wingfield Park with three different trail running distances. Start and finish at Wingfield Park in Midtown Ruidoso (altitude 6900 feet).
All participants will receive a commemorative engraved granite stone coaster finisher's medal, a custom soft-style shirt, a custom race bib, and FREE professional race photos.
T-shirt size guaranteed to everyone registered by midnight on August 13th.
Post-race showers will be available at the Ruidoso Athletic Club.
Photographers will be on hand, so smile! Check out our 2025 photos.
https://travismcwhorter.smugmug.com/2025-Events/2025-Grindstone-Trail-Runs
Downshift Brewing Company will offer discounts to all participants and host our after-party. FOOD, ANDS & BEER!!
New For 2026!!
Trail Running Film Fest is Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Downshift Brewing Riverside in Ruidoso, NM. Doors open at 2 PM, and the featured film begins at 3 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs. A tradition of storytelling that celebrates the diversity, resilience, and spirit of trail running. The 2026 program features 10 exceptional films from around the globe — a mix of powerful short works and compelling long-form stories that together reflect a broad spectrum of human experience on the trail.
Watch Trailer Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGxAbcT3A7I
Purchase your ticket during the registration process. Limited seating is available. (You do not have to run on Saturday to attend.)
HALF MARATHON HEAVY ( 13.8 miles) start @ 7:00 am
8.5 MILER start @ 7:15 am
4 MILER start @ 7:30 am
KIDS DASH starts @7:40 am
Races start and finish at Wingfield Park in Downtown Ruidoso, 300 Center St.
RACE FEES
4 MILER
11-18 to 1-31 / $27 2-1 to 04-30 / $30 5-1 to 7-15 / $37 7-16 to 8-20 / $44 after 8-22 $47
8.5 MILER
11-18 to 1-31 / $37 2-1 to 04-30 / $40 5-1 to 7-15 / $47 7-16 to 8-20 / $54 after 8-21 $57
13.8 MILER
11-18 to 1-31 / $47 2-1 to 04-30 / $50 5-1 to 7-15 / $57 7-16 to 8-20 / $74 After 8/21 $77
RACE FEES
Kid's Dash (Includes Custom Kids Finishers Medal)
$12 11-18 to 8-20 / 8-21 to race morning $16 (only event you can register race morning)
Description
Packet Pick-up Friday, August 21st, 2026: 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
Wingfield Park 300 Center Street (across from the RAC under the pavilion): 6:00 am to 6:45 am
Race morning briefing @ 6:50 am.
HALF MARATHON HEAVY RACE STARTS 7.00 AM Sharp.
8.5 7:15 AM Sharp & 4 MILE 7:30 AM Sharp.
KID'S RUN STARTS AT 7:40 AM Sharp.
CHIP TIMING*.
NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
BIB NUMBERS/RACE ENTRIES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE
For your safety & the safety of others: NO PETS ALLOWED, NO STROLLERS, NO E-BIKES ON THE TRAILS
2 water/filling stations on the course for Heavy Half Marathon & 8.5 (filling stations available at Wingfield Park, MM5 & MM9).
Please bring your own hydration container.
Race Description
CUT-OFF TIME: 5:00Hours. If you cannot finish before 12:30 pm on race day, we will not offer any support: NO timing; NO awards; NO EMT or Police; NO refreshments or food. A little longer than an official half-marathon, but what’s a few extra yards between friends !!! You will get a smorgasbord of heart-pounding hills and technical downhills to satisfy your trail runner's desire.
Walkers are discouraged for this distance, but 2 other distance options are available.
Start & finish at Wingfield Park
CUPLESS EVENT - We’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
2 refill water station (no cups), junction between 8.5M & Half (MM9), Half (MM7).
Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Commemorative Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
Complimentary Race Photos available
Souvenir Charms to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
10-15; 16-19;20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
Complimentary Race Photos available
EACH INTERSECTION ON THE TRAIL (4 & 8.5 MILE, 13.8M)
WILL HAVE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WiTH EVENT DiSTAnCE
If you need a challenge, you’ll face a nice variety of hills & slopes to improve your trail runner technique. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
CUPLESS EVENT- we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
Water refill station on the course. Carry your own - we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park. One refill station (MM5).
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Commemorative Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
Complimentary race photos available
Souvenir award charms to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
10-15; 16-19;20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
4 MILER start @ 7.15 am
Perfect distance for a beginner trail runner. 1/2 paved & 1/2 trail, an ideal introduction to this new discipline. Walkers welcomed.
Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
CUPLESS EVENT: No water station on the course. Carry your own; we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Commemorative Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
Souvenir award charms to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
10-15; 16-19; 20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
Kid's Dash
One loop around Wingfield Park
Souvenir Kids Medal Awarded to everyone!!
For questions, please contact Shane Asbury (RD) [email protected]
COURSE MAPS LISTED BELOW
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Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
212 m from CloudcroftGran Fondo MultiSport
Sat, Sep 05, 2026
Ready to take on a unique challenge in the heart of the American desert? 🌵 Join the Holloman Ace of Races Marathon in Alamogordo, an event where your love for running meets breathtaking scenery 🏃♂️.
5k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NEW 20246 Race Date September 18-19, 2026
2026 Race Registration Click Here
RUIDOSO RUNFEST PHOTOS
Click on this link to view photos from the 2025 event
Web Gallery
Join us for the 2nd annual Ruidoso
Runfest where the weekend will include running, local bands, food trucks, and Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept.
Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut 5K and Kids 1K fun run. Finish line at Wingfield Park will host the awards for 5K along with music, post-race food, and a beer garden.
NEW Race Date September 18-19, 2026
NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 Click Here
Saturday's events include the 6th running of the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, and in its 2nd year, the State-Forty-Seven Road 47K/50K presented by Bluebird Running. This is a 47K run for overall and age group awards. For those wanting to complete a true ultra 50K distance, we have an additional loop that needs to be completed by 2 pm. This is New Mexico's only premier road 50K.
Saturday will include a festival-like atmosphere with awards, post-race food, a band, a beer garden, food trucks, and bear carving.
Don't miss this weekend and book your rooms early!
NEW Race Date September 18-19, 2026
NEW REGISTRATION LINK FOR 2026 Click Here
3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Ultra
Thu, Oct 08, 2026
The 2026 World Championship begins a bold new era in Ruidoso, New Mexico, as XTERRA celebrates 30 years of off-road adventure with a high-altitude challenge worthy of the occasion. Marking the
milestone with a return to its continental roots, the event unfolds beneath the Sierra Blanca range, where dust, pine, and the spirit of the American West set the stage for a multiday celebration of shared experience, culminating in three defining World Championship races across the Elite, Age Group, and Youth divisions.
Road Run Sprint Super Sprint Trail Triathlon World Championship
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Team Holloman is opening the gates and inviting our families and friends in Alamogordo and the surrounding areas to join us for an adrenaline-filled day of
sportsmanship and competition.
Are you ready for it?
Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Holloman Ace of Races offers four events: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and the Kids Dash. Join us and be a part of Holloman AFB's Ace of Races marathon! All proceeds from the registration will be put towards the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation fund that benefits Holloman AFB Airmen and their families.
The course is nestled between the Sacramento Mountains and the glistening gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park, passing by points of Air Force history along the way. With only 52 to 65 feet of elevation gain, the race provides a uniquely flat course on paved roads, creating the perfect conditions for your first and/or fastest 26.2, 13.1 or 3.1 miler! With less than a mile to finish, run through our static aircraft and equipment on display, showcasing our unique mission. In a typical military cadence, the race ends with a "left, right, left" to closeout its last half mile.
Location of Events
o Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K: W 11 St.
o Kids Dash: Outdoor track (4 laps)
Start and Finish Times
o Marathon: 7 a.m. (chip timing)
o Half Marathon: 7:15 a.m. (chip timing)
o 5K: 7:30 a.m. (chip timing)
o Kids Dash: 9:30 a.m.
*Racecourse will close at 4 pm for the Marathon and Half Marathon, and at 10:30 am for the 5K. Remaining participants will be picked-up.
Got Swag?
o Marathon: Bib, Nalgene bottle (until sold out), t-shirt (not guaranteed after 9/12), sticker & finisher medal
o Half Marathon: Bib, Nalgene bottle (until sold out), t-shirt (not guaranteed after 9/12) sticker & finisher medal
o 5K: Bib, t-shirt (not guaranteed after 9/12), sticker & finisher medal
o Kids Dash (max: 40 participants): Bib, t-shirt (not guaranteed after 9/18), goodie bag & finisher medal
*Participants must cross the finish line within the time limit to earn the finisher medal.
Awards
o Overall 1st-3rd - Marathon female and male
o Overall 1st-3rd - Half Marathon female and male
o Overall 1st-3rd - 5K female and male
*Awards will be based on chip timing.
1 Miles 3 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Kids Run
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
28.5 km from Cloudcroft32k 50k Run Ultra