Foothills 10 Mile Run

Foothills 10 Mile Run is a trail race held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 8, 2026. There is a single format, a 10-miler (16.1 km), starting at 8:00 a.m. The distance and the foothills setting make this a race for runners who already spend time off road, or for road runners looking for a change of surface at the end of the season.

Ten trail miles do not compare cleanly to ten road miles: expect uneven footing, a slower pace for the same effort, and a finish time you should judge against the course rather than against your road bests. Albuquerque also sits at altitude, which is worth factoring into your pacing if you are traveling in. Prepare with eight to ten weeks that include at least one weekly run on trails and a long run built out to 10 or 12 miles, and practice running by effort rather than by pace.