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Turquoise Trail Ultra - NM

Name: Turquoise Trail Ultra - NM
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2026-02-21
Location: Cedar Crest, California

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Cedar Crest, California, United States

calendar_today 21 Feb, 2026

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sell $85.00 – $105.00

About the Event

Discover the high-desert beauty and deceptively challenging trails of the Sandia Mountain foothills at the Turquoise Trail Ultra, February 21, 2026. This classic New Mexico event offers three distances on a scenic 13k loop course around Gutierrez Canyon Open Space, featuring smooth singletrack, technical rock gardens, and over 1,000 feet of climbing per lap amidst fragrant juniper forests. With a 10-hour cutoff and a supportive, low-key atmosphere, it's the perfect early-season test for ultra newcomers and seasoned runners alike.

Organized by Running Wild Events, the race emphasizes sustainability with a cup-less policy and rewards finishers with cozy wool socks instead of a medal. Two well-stocked aid stations and local burritos at the finish line fuel runners through their journey. With discounts for students, teachers, and military personnel, the event fosters a strong community spirit. Secure your spot for a quintessential Southwestern trail run that combines rugged terrain with genuine New Mexican hospitality.

Races Offered

52 km

Feb 21, 2026

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Distance — 52K

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08:00

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$105.00

13 km

Feb 21, 2026

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Distance — 13K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$85.00

26 km

Feb 21, 2026

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Distance — 26K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$95.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Cedar Crest.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -7.9° / 3.9°

wb_sunny -12.4° / -0.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.4 /

water_drop 75.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -7.9° / 3.9°

wb_sunny -12.4° / -0.2°

air 7.4 km/h

water_drop 75.3%

About Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest is a small settlement in Central New Mexico, situated on the eastern side of the Sandia Mountains, opposite Albuquerque. Scattered along the base of the mountains alongside the village of Tijeras directly to the south and the tiny settlement of Sandia Park directly to the north, Cedar Crest serves as a primary gateway into the Sandia Mountains and to the Turquoise Trail scenic roadway north to Santa Fe.