Kicking off the Mountain Cap Trail Series!
Prepare your climbing legs for a trip to Enlightenment! New in 2026, we are offering a 2-day Trailrunning experience at the beautiful Angel Fire Resort. Choose to run up the Enlightenment Trail to the Summit (5 Miles) and then ride the Lift back down on Saturday. Then follow that up with a Mountain Classic style run on Sunday...same uphill course as Saturday but you get to run the Trail back down for an exhilarating 10M run. This challenging yet, super fun Singletrack Trail climbs roughly 2,000' up to the Summit and rewards you with incredible panoramic views of the Moreno Valley.
The Series also includes two other great New Mexico races...check out:
Pajarito Mountain Run- 10K in Los Alamos @ Pajarito Ski Area on August 22nd
Sandia Quest- 5K & 10M in Albuquerque @ Sandia Peak Ski Area on August 29th
Race Headquarters
Angel Fire Resort is the perfect location to spend your Holiday weekend. Enjoy awesome trails and family friendly activities like: Golfing, Boating, Hiking, Zip Line and more.
At Angel Fire Resort, the post-adventure dining experience is a perfect way to conclude a day in the mountains. Delicious food and delightful cocktails at any of the Resort's dining locations provide a great way to savor the day's adventures with friends and family, all while taking in the stunning views of Angel Fire.
Course Preview
The Start/Finish is located at the base of Chile Express, just behind the lift.
Saturday- "The Ascent" course goes up the Enlightenment Trail to the Summit. The Trail is entirely Singletrack and offers big views from multiple areas on the route. Be ready for roughly 2,000ft of Ascent over the 5.2 miles to the Finish. *Participants will be able to take a FREE ride back down
Sunday- "Mountain Classic" 10.4 mile Up & Down race will utilize the same route up to the Summit followed by return trip to the Start/Finish area at the base of the Mountain.
The course will be marked with YELLOW flagging and directional signage.
Trail Stewardship
We take great pride in the preservation of trail systems used during the event and conduct necessary trail maintenance prior to the event, as well as sweeping the courses to ensure no trash is left behind and that the trails are in great shape for future adventurers.
Pricing & Refund Policy
"The Ascent" 5M
Standard (until August 1st) - $55
Late (August 1st - August 12th) - $65
Race Day - $75 (Cash Only)
*T-Shirt Deadline for guaranteed sizing is August 1st.
"Mountain Classic" 10M Up & Down
Standard (until August 1st) - $75
Late (August 1st - August 12th) - $85
Race Day - $100 (Cash Only)
*T-Shirt Deadline for guaranteed pricing is August 1st.
Refund Policy
*21 Days or more prior to the Event: 50% rollover credit of registration fee
(excluding UltraSignup fees).
Less than 21 days prior to the Event: No refunds or credit given.
To request credits, log in to your UltraSignup account, and go to "Registration History" and select Edit Event.
Other Information
Packet Pickup: Saturday Morning for the Ascent at Race Headquarters from 8:00-8:45AM. Sunday Morning for the Mountain Classic at Race Headquarters from 8:00-8:45AM. We’ll be set up on the deck located right near the Lift. You’ll see our arch and hear the music ??
Parking:
Lots of parking opportunities near the Start/Finish. The Resort has multiple large gravel parking lots. You’ll see signs for Mountain Sports parking. There is also limited parking spaces right next to the start.
Lodging:
Angel Fire Resort is offering 25% of 2+ nights.
There is also camping opportunities for $15/night located within walking distance to the Start/Finish.
Resort Properties of Angel Fire has sponsored the event and is also offering discounted lodging. https://www.resortpropertiesofangelfire.com/
If you’re looking for a great Pizza…check out Pizza Stop. Conveniently located and an Angel Fire staple for over 25 years! Address: 52 N Angel Fire Rd #1, Angel Fire, NM 87710 (575) 377-6340).
Event's current local time: 2:01 AM MT
