2025 Capitan 34-Hour Endurance Run
Where Smokey's Spirit Guides Ultra Dreams
In the shadow of where America's most beloved bear found his destiny, we gather for 34 hours of mountain magic. Run where Hotfoot became Smokey, where wilderness preservation was born from flames, and where ultra dreams take flight under New Mexico skies.
The Main Event: Capitan 34-Hour
- Start: Friday, 6:00 AM
- Finish: Saturday, 4:00 PM
- Location: Capitan, New Mexico
- Course GPX via Ultrapacer
Choose Your Adventure
34-Hour Challenge
- 100 Miles (Earn the coveted buckle)
- 80 Miles (Special Smokey's 80th Birthday Buckle)
- Yes, you can earn both buckles!
- All other distances receive finisher medals
- No DNFs - Every distance from 25K up counts!
Hotfoot Teddy 12-Hour
- Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Perfect for those seeking a daylight adventure
- Finisher medals for all runners
Course Magic
- Soft, runnable 4-mile loops
- Central aid station/headquarters
- Crew-optional design
Perfect for:
- First-time ultra runners
- Mountain veterans
- Everyone in between
The Perks
Food truck included with registration:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Midnight snacks (34-hour runners)
Pacers allowed midnight - 6:00 AM
Camping available at start/finish:
- First come, first served (BLM rules)
- Some RV water hookups available
Packet Pickup
- Thursday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Smokey Bear Museum
- 118 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan, NM 88316
Race Timing
ZEN ARCADE TIMING provides professional chip timing for all YETI TRAIL RUNNERS events. From hourly races to 200-milers, their advanced systems ensure:
- Precise timing accuracy
- Real-time tracking
- Up-to-date advanced displays
- Live lap counting and splits
The Smokey Connection
In 1950, a badly burned black bear cub named "Hotfoot" was found by firefighters in Lincoln National Forest. This brave little survivor became Smokey Bear, America's wildfire prevention icon. So popular he had his own ZIP code, Smokey lived at the National Zoo until 1976, when he returned home to rest beneath a tree in Capitan that grows stronger with his legacy.
Now, you can run where Smokey's story began, adding your own tale of endurance to these historic grounds.
The Yeti Spirit
- Community over competition
- No pressure, no stress
- Every distance celebrated
- Every runner supported
- Every mile counts
Come run where legends are born. Whether you're chasing 100 miles or your first ultra finish, you'll find your place in the shadow of Smokey's mountains. #YetiStyle #SmokeysTrails
Event's current local time: 6:42 PM MT
