Cactus to Cloud Sky Race
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Event details
The Cactus to Cloud Sky Race takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, based out of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. It is the third event in the inaugural Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series. The event offers two point-to-point trail races and lists Oliver Lee State Park and Sunspot as start locations.
Distances
- 50K - Start: Oliver Lee State Park (409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo)
- 32K - Start: Sunspot (3001 Visitor Center Rd)
Course and logistics
The courses run from desert lowlands up into high-elevation mountain terrain. Descriptions note a transition from cactus and desert ecosystems to fir and spruce forest, with high-elevation single-track and historic rail-bed trails above the Tularosa Basin. Cloudcroft is listed at approximately 8,676 ft elevation. Shuttles run from the start/finish pavilion to the race starts; shuttle selection is part of registration and is included with full-series registration.
Additional information
Organizers list race features for finishers, including custom shirts and finisher medals. Registration closes on October 11, 2026. Course details and official timing information are noted as forthcoming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
