What is it?
This event is free and open to all abilities/interests. Not sure if you like trail running? Come do a lap and find out. Love trail running but you're not up for a 50k or an Ultra? Join us and try as many laps as you want. Want amazing views on your long run? Cibola National Forest will not disappoint.
This event is self supported, so bring your own fuel.
There will be a sign in sheet at the Start/Finish/Aid Station for you to log the total distance and time, or you can message me your Strava/tracking app results. We are using the honor system here.
We will be sharing the trail with other recreators, so keep an eye out for horses, hikers and Bikers.
Course details and options
Event Time is 8:00am to 4:00pm
Event Location: Oak Flats Group Picnic Area, Tijeras, NM 87059
Short course is 3.23 miles
Long course is 6.23 miles
This is a looped course, starting clockwise then going washboard style.
5K: 1 short course
10: 2 short or 1 long
20k: 4 short or 2 long
30K: 6 short or 3 long
The course is not marked. Please take time in advance to familiarize yourself with the routes, download a GPX file or program your GPS device. For those without these tools, I will have a few paper maps for reference at the aid station.
Restrooms and water
There are pit toilets onsite that are managed by the US Forest Service.
There is no fresh water, please plan accordingly.
Respect the land
Participants have a responsibility to protect and respect these public trails.
No littering.
Clean up after your pups.
Use the Bear Proof trash cans at trailheads or pack it back out.
Stay on the trails.
Use the designated bathrooms.
Aid Station/Support
This event is self supported, bring your own fuel and resources to stay comfortable.
There will be a picnic table set up at the start/finish of the laps.
This is where you will sign in, mark your time and sign out.
Feel free to set up your items at the aid station or bring something to share with other runners.
I will have some hydration/fuel options and extra water on site. I'll also have a small stove if folx need hot/warm water.
This is a cupless event, bring your own container for hydration.
Trail Lovers Club
Everyone who attends and opts in on the sign-in sheet will receive an email with a special club membership with TheFeed. This credit is issued quarterly in $20 increments (orders have a $35 minimum).
Invites are only sent if you opt-in, I hate spam too. If you forget to mark the sign up sheet, just reach out after the event and I'll send it to you.
Event's current local time: 6:41 AM MT