Races

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 cour

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.  The new 10K course will consist of about 1.2K on mountain roads to bring you up to the base of Lift 8 and then singletrack trails from there to the finish with close to 2,000 ft in elevation gain! This is course is extremely different than the Up &