Up & Over Trail Run Weekend
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Up & Over Trail Run Weekend 2026
The Up & Over Trail Run Weekend takes place the first weekend of August in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, with main events scheduled across Saturday and Sunday on August 1 and 2, 2026. The weekend includes multiple trail distances for adults and a kids run.
The Up & Over 10K climbs 2,612 feet from 9,321 feet at the base to 11,819 feet, then returns via a technical descent through high alpine terrain with views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks. A commemorative 20K double-loop course adds more distance and altitude with 4,700 feet of vertical gain, carries a 3 hour 15 minute time limit, and requires a verifiable half marathon time of 2:30 to enter.
The VerticALs VertK on Sunday is a vertical 1K up Al’s Run with a gain of 1,497 feet and is open to participants 16 years and older. The Up & Dn Kid's 1K is an untimed out-and-back for children 10 and under; all child participants receive a finisher medal and overall winners receive prizes. Participants may enter one event or both for the combined Double Trouble competition, which awards top male and female combined times.
Registered runners receive event apparel, a beer ticket for those 21 and older, a lightweight runner backpack, a 20th anniversary finishers premium, on-course hydration and post-race recovery, category prizes, lodging discounts, professional timing, and a rain or shine no refunds policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
