-Start/Finish line will be at the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space parking lot, located off Hwy 14.
12216 NM-14, Cedar Crest, NM 87008
-Over flow parking will be at Mountain Christian Church just north .25 miles. There is a sidewalk to get to the start/finish line.
-This trail race will take place rain/snow/sunshine!

Parking will NOT be allowed at the local businesses. Trailhead and Church lots only! Please be respectful so we can continue to have this event and their support!

-52k starts at 8AM, 13k/26k will start at 9am.
-10 hour course cutoff for all distances. 7.5 hour cutoff for lap 4 of the 52k
-An email will go out to all participants race week with additional information.
-This event is cup-less.
-NEW!!!! New for 2026, We will have finisher socks, not a medal, but a nice wool hug for your feet!

Course

The course is a 13k ish loop around the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space with a little over 1000 feet of climbing per lap. The course features smooth single track, rock gardens, and plenty of Juniper trees

Aid Station

There will be 2 aid stations; start/finish line and on course at approximately 4.6 miles in.
Water/Skratch, chips, cookies, bananas, vegetable soup/broth, and an assortment of salty/sweet snacks will be at each aid station.
Locally made burritos will be at the finish
This is a cup-less event.
We prefer you to use a cup or bottle that you already have. You can also purchase a Running Wild reusable cup during packet pickup for $5 (cash/venmo no credit card)