Mt. Taylor 50k

Mt. Taylor 50k is held in Grants, New Mexico, on September 26, 2026, starting at 6:30 a.m. It is a single-format trail race of 50K (31 miles) on Mount Taylor in western New Mexico. With one distance and one early start, the field is focused on the same goal: covering an ultra-length trail course on Mount Taylor.

This 50K suits runners who have finished a road marathon or a shorter trail race and want a first ultra with genuine climbing, as well as experienced ultrarunners who like a mountain course at a moderate distance. Altitude will be a factor, so arrive a day or two early if you can and expect slower paces than at home. Prepare with a 16-week block that includes weekly hill work, long runs with steady vertical gain, and hiking practice on steep grades. Test your fuel and hydration on your longest training runs, since aid stations are spaced farther apart than in a road race.