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Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend

Date
August 1–2, 2026
Distance
Up & Over 10k · Vertic-AL's Vert-K · 10k Double Trouble & more
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From the Organizer

Spanning the first weekend of August, the Up & Over Trail Runs Weekend challenges runners with a demanding 10K Trail Run course on Saturday. On Sunday, runners can take on the daunting VerticAL’s VertK. 

Taos Ski Valley Up & Over 10k Trail Run

Hosted on Saturday, the 19th Annual Up & Over 10K is notoriously challenging with many runners returning year-after-year to beat their PBs. There are many groups that run together; friends, co-workers, and whole families who want to take on the mountain. The course is a formidable and scenic 2,612’ climb from 9,321′ at the base, topping out at 11,819′. Expect amazing views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, followed by a technical descent through high alpine terrain.

ALL NEW! The Up & Over 20K to Celebrate 20 Years of Up & Over Fun!

The Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Runs is raising the bar for our 20th Anniversary with a 20K challenge built for runners who crave serious altitude and even more attitude. This commemorative course packs a challenging 4,700 feet of vertical gain as you charge up rugged alpine trails, crest jaw-dropping ridgelines, and bomb down technical descents only TSV can deliver. It’s raw, it’s beautiful, and it’s absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you want bragging rights that last long after race weekend wraps, this is the race you’ll remember forever. Lace ’em up and button-up those chin straps! 

VerticAL's VertK

On Sunday take on the 3rd Annual VerticAL's VertK, a daunting vertical 1K up TAOS’s famed Al’s Run. In winter, Al’s is an intimidating long, steep black diamond ski run directly under Lift 1, carved with seemingly infinite measure of moguls. VerticAL's participants will scramble up from the base to the finish at the top of Al’s – a grueling gain of 1,497’. Due to the demanding terrain, this event will be open to participants 16+ years old.

10k Double Trouble

Take on a two-day challenge with the Up & Over 10k on Saturday and VerticAL's VertK on Sunday. Each race will be timed - with a special prize going to best combined overall male and female.

Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run

This one is just for the kids - a mini-version of our classic Up & Over 10k run, this course will take the young runners up Pioneer Run and back down again at a distance of 1k. Let the kids join in the fun with their own 2nd Annual Up & Dn!

Events

Up & Over 10kSat, Aug 1 · 9 AMRegister →
Vertic-AL's Vert-KSun, Aug 2 · 9:30 AMRegister →
10k Double TroubleSat, Aug 1 · 9 AMRegister →
Up & Dn Kids RunSun, Aug 2 · 9 AMRegister →
20th Anniversary 20kSat, Aug 1 · 9 AMRegister →
20k Double TroubleSat, Aug 1 · 9 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

74°

Typical Low

42°

Chance of Rain

55%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Red River, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:09 AMSunset 8:09 PMDaylight 14h 1m

Host City

About Taos Ski Valley, NM

Population

39

as of 2023

Elevation

9,329 ft

Nearest Airport

TSM

Taos Regional Airport · 16 mi

Major Hub

ABQ

Albuquerque International Sunport · 125 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

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Race
Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend
Date
August 1–2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend?
Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend is a running race held in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend?
Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico at Po Box 91, Taos Ski Valley, NM. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend

Aug 1, 2026

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