Join us for the Cloudcroft Ultra 53k, 9.5 mile, 4.75 mile and a 1 mile Kid's Dash trail races in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Cloudcroft is located at an altitude of 8600' in the southern most part of the Rocky Mountain chain.

The 53k, 9.5 & 4.75 mile races are an out an back on the Rim Trail (T105). The Rim Trail was the first U.S. Forest Service Trail in New Mexico to be designated as a National Recreation Trail. It is a combination of old Indian paths, railroad grades, homestead trails and logging routes linked together by newer section built in the 1960’s and beyond. The majority of the trail passes through shaded stands of fir, pine and quaking aspen. At various points along the route there are spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin over 4,000’ below. The 53k will have a nice surprise for you in the lollipop loop at the turn around point - incredible views, and some nice changes in elevation!! the Kid's Dash will be a 1 mile loop around Zenith park.

All races will start and finish at the Pavilion in Zenith Park in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

Entry includes a technical t-shirt, finisher awards to all 53k racers and 9.5 milers, post race food, well stocked aid stations and a well marked course.

Packet pick up - Friday, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at the pavilion in Zenith Park next to the tennis courts or Saturday morning 45 minutes before the designated race starts. We have spread out the starts to limit the number of people at the pavilion. Awards will be given out as you finish for the 53k, 9.5mile and 1 Mile kid's Dash. A short awards ceremony will be at approximately 9:45 am for the 4.75 mile race. You can have someone else pickup your packet..

Drop bags are allowed for the 53k racers. Bring them Friday or Saturday during packet pick up. They will be available at mile 13 and again at mile 20. (you hit this aid station twice)

Schedule:

53k starts at 7:00am
4.75 mile starts at 8:30
9.5 mile starts at 9:30 am and the Kid's Dash at 8:00am

Course Info:

Click here for 4.75 mile Course Map
Click here for 9.5 mile Course Map
Click here for 53k Course Map

Awards:

There are overall awards 1st - 3rd for the 53k men and women
master awards (50 plus) 1st - 3rd 53k men and women
overall awards 9.5 mile 1st - 3rd men and women
master awards (50 plus) 9.5 mile 1st-3rd place men and women
1st - 3rd age group awards for 4.75 mile racers (under 10 boys and girls, 10 -14 boys and girls, 15-19 men and women, 20-29 men and women, etc. through 70+.)
and of course the DFL award for our last 53k racer who crosses the finish line!
All 1 mile Kids Dashers will receive a dog tag and the top 3 finishers will receive a medal!
All 53k and 9.5 milers who cross the finish line will receive a "Finisher" pint glass!!

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