Bluewater Canyon Trail Race
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Bluewater Canyon Trail Race : event overview
The Bluewater Canyon Trail Race is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Bluewater Canyon Trail Head (county road 29), Bluewater, NM 87005. The event offers two entry categories: Runners and Walkers. Entry fee is $25. Registration opens December 1, 2025. There is no day-of registration. Proceeds from registrations will be donated to the Cibola Trail Alliance. The event takes place on BLM land. Four-legged companions are allowed but must follow state and local laws.
Course, services and awards
The course is a 5-mile loop that starts at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot. The route includes about 1 mile on gravel road, then climbs over 500 feet to the top of Bluewater Canyon, follows established dirt road with some rocky sections, makes a loop on the mountain, and returns to the parking lot. There are three aid stations along the course. After the finish there is a fruit and beverage buffet and a short half mile hike into the canyon to access the creek. Medals will be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers, and to the top three kids aged 14 and under. Walkers are not eligible for medals. All participants receive custom socks; children receive t-shirts and other items in swag bags. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
