Philmont Trail Race

This 50 mile race will take you through almost the entirety of Philmont's south country. You will  experience all that the Rockies of northeastern New Mexico have to offer.

The 50 mile begins at Rayado, following the Rayado River west along the boundary line to Apache Springs before heading north to the summit of Mt. Phillips, then east to Hunting Lodge, south through Clark's Fork to Schaeffer's Pass, then down Tooth Ridge.

REQUIRED to have run a trail marathon or equivalent effort 2 years prior of the start of the race, it will be asked at registration to share proof of race results or GPS date of similar efforts. All runners of the 50 mile race must carry with them a headlamp, water carrying capacity, and a rain shell with them at all times on the course.

Experience this classic distance as you traverse mountains, cross streams, and run through alpine meadows. Treat yourself to the Sangre de Cristo mountains and run 26.2 miles!

The marathon begins at Rayado, heading westward before turning north at Zastrow toward Aguila Camp, to Bear Caves, then Crater Lake, Miners Park, finishing up following Tooth Ridge into Base Camp.

REQUIRED to have run a heavy half trail race or equivalent 2 years prior of the start of the race, it will be asked at registration to share proof of race results or GPS data of similar efforts. All runners of the marathon race must carry with them water carrying capacity, and a rain shell with them at all times on the course.

This 18 mile race will highlight some of Philmont's most famous sights, including the Tooth of Time. You will get to experience Philmont's backcountry and be back in time to enjoy Base Camp.

The Heavy Half course starts at Lover's Leap Trailhead, runs the trail to Crater Lake, up through Miner's Park to Schaeffer's Pass, then down Tooth Ridge in to Base Camp for the finish.

STRONG RECOMMENDATION to be comfortable running Half Marathons before running this race. All runners of the heavy half race must carry with them water carrying capacity, and a rain shell with them at all times on the course.

Our shortest race, this event will take you to the famous Tooth of Time. On your way down you will run flowing switchbacks and take in breathtaking vistas.

The Tooth Ridge Sprint course is 8 miles starting at Lovers Leap Trailhead up the Stockade trail then down Tooth Ridge to finish in Base Camp.

STRONG RECOMMENDATION to be comfortable running 10k races before running this race.