Cactus to Cloud Sky Race
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Cactus to Cloud Sky Race
The event takes place on October 17, 2026 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, with activities based at Oliver Lee State Park and other nearby sites. The local base sits at elevation ~8,676 ft and the courses move from desert terrain near the Tularosa Basin up into fir and spruce forests of the Sacramento Mountains.
This is a point to point ultra trail event offering two main race distances.
- Sky Race 50K
- Cloud Run 32K
Start locations listed by the organizer include Oliver Lee State Park (409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo) and Sunspot (3001 Visitor Center Rd). Shuttles pick up at the start/finish pavilion to transport runners to each start; shuttle service is included with registration for the Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series. The race is the third event in the inaugural Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series; registering for the full series offers a reduced combined entry fee.
For finishers the event provides custom designed shirts and unique finisher medals. Course details and timing cutoffs are provided by the organizer separately. Registration for this event closes on October 11 at 11:59 PM MT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
