Cactus to Cloud Sky Race

October 17th 2026
Cloudcroft, NM
50 KM

Follow in the footsteps of the Mescalero Apache, Spanish settlers, a French hermit, lawmen and outlaws of the wild west along the historic Dog Canyon trail. Run through the clouds, pines and aspen of the Lincoln National Forest, with views of the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Monument from the Sunspot Observatory and Rim trail. Celebrate the journey at the finish line in the hamlet of Cloudcroft, NM.

Upcoming Races

Oct 17 2026
50 KM
9,000 ft.
Point-to-Point
5 Elevation Rating
Mountainous, >12,500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
10/18/25 47 6:59:33 5:41:21
10/12/24 40 6:42:10 7:54:10
05/12/18 Race Cancelled
05/13/17 93 7:37:39 5:44:18
05/07/16 84 7:17:47 5:37:11
05/02/15 81 7:10:40 5:48:03

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