Cactus to Cloud Sky Race

OCT

17

2026

Tackle rugged desert to alpine single track in the Cactus to Cloud Sky Race, a point to point trail challenge in Cloudcroft, NM on Oct 17, 2026, with 50K and 32K options. Enjoy shuttle service, custom shirts, and finisher medals.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Boles Acres, New Mexico

Registration

50 kilometers 32 kilometers

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Event

The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race is a trail running event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, based in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. It is presented as part of the Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series and is the third event in that inaugural series. The host area is the Sacramento Mountains, with Cloudcroft at about 8,676 ft elevation.

Distances

Sky Run 50K
Cloud Run 32K

Course and logistics

The 50K begins at Oliver Lee State Park (409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo). The 32K begins at Sunspot (3001 Visitor Center Rd). Finish locations are not specified in the source text. Organizers describe the event as a point-to-point ultra trail race that moves from desert ecosystems to higher-elevation mountain terrain and single-track trails. Course details are listed as coming soon.

Shuttles run from the start/finish pavilion to the race starts for both distances. Participants are asked to indicate shuttle needs during registration. Shuttle service is included at no extra cost for those registered for the full Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series.

Additional details

The event offers custom designed shirts and finisher medals. Registration for the event closes on Sun, Oct 11. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km

Sky Run 50k

32 km

Cloud Run 32k