New Mexico · 50 Mile · 50K · 15 Mile
Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
Jemez Mountain Trail Runs is a 50 Mile, 50K and 15 Mile event held in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Los Alamos, NM
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, 15 Mile
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- 7,000 to over 10,000 ft (very steep, technical mountain terrain)
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- jemezmountaintrailruns.org
About the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
A grueling high-altitude mountain ultra in the Jemez Mountains starting and finishing in Los Alamos, featuring extremely steep, technical climbs and descents.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-established Western ultra; well-reviewed on RaceRaves and a regional classic
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Jemez Mountain Trail Runs: common questions
- When is the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs held?
- In Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs offer?
- 50 Mile, 50K and 15 Mile.
- How many people run the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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