Up & Over Trail Run Weekend
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Up & Over Trail Run Weekend - Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
The Up & Over Trail Run Weekend takes place in Taos Ski Valley during the first weekend of August. The program includes multiple trail events held at high elevation on alpine and ski-area terrain.
Saturday features the long-running Up & Over 10K and a new 20K commemorating the event's 20th anniversary. The Up & Over 10K ascends from 9,321' to 11,819', a vertical gain of 2,612', and returns via a technical descent through high alpine terrain with views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks. The 20K is a commemorative double-loop course with approximately 4,700 feet of vertical gain, a 3 hour 15 minute time limit, and a qualifying half-marathon time requirement of 2:30 for entry.
Sunday includes the VerticAL's VertK, a vertical 1K up Al's Run with a gain of 1,497', and the Up & Dn Kid's 1K, an untimed out-and-back on Pioneer Run for children 10 and under. The VertK is open to participants 16 years and older.
Participants receive event apparel and participant items, on-course hydration and post-race recovery support, professional timing, category prizes, and lodging discounts offered by local properties. The event is held rain or shine and operates with a no-refund policy. Combined entries for multiple events qualify for Double Trouble combined-time prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
