General Information

The Jemez Mountains Trail Runs takes place in and around Los Alamos in the scenic Jemez Mountains of Northern New Mexico. Three distances are offered; 50 mile, 50 kilometer, and a half marathon. The registration fee is $70 for the 50 mile, $60 for the 50 kilometer, and $40 for the half marathon. Race registration includes free entry to the pre-race pasta dinner, a tech t-shirt, numerous aid stations, access to the post race party, and other goodies. The top age group finishers in the half marathon and all finishers in the 50 mile and 50 kilometer races will receive hand made original pottery from a local Indian Pueblo as an award.

Course Description

The Jemez Mountains Trail Runs has gained a reputation as a very difficult course. The course is on technical trails with a substantial amount of elevation change. The 50k and 50 mile events include extremely steep climbs and descents on very technical terrain. On the course, runners will experience high altitude (from 7,000 to over 10,000 feet above sea level), fallen trees, and other obstacles. For 2012, the 50k and 50 mile courses will be new because of the Las Conchas Fire.  Runners are encouraged to consider their comfort level on this type of terrain before registering.

Refund and Waitlist Policy

We have decided this year to allow for refunds and will maintain a waitlist. We will offer a 50% refund only before May 1, 2012 and only if your spot can be filled. After May 1, 2012 all entry fees are nonrefundable. No refunds if there is no one on the waitlist to take your spot. No transfer of entry to another person and no transfer of entry to another year. We will maintain a separate waitlist for each race through the Ultra Signup site.