22nd Sandia Snowshoe Classic 2026
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 11:00AM MST
- Location Sandia Crest, New Mexico
- Price $45.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your snowshoes for the 22nd Sandia Snowshoe Classic on Saturday, January 24, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the stunning Sandia Park, Bernalillo, starting at 11 AM from the lower-level parking lot at Sandia Crest. Participants will embark on a scenic 5K tour through the beautiful trails of Cibola National Forest, making it a perfect outing for snowshoe enthusiasts of all skill levels, whether you choose to run or walk.
This year, the event is limited to 175 participants aged 13 and older, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! The registration fee of $45 includes refreshments, swag, and parking fees, ensuring a fantastic experience for all. Plus, there will be exciting prizes for age group winners and cash rewards for the top three male and female finishers. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, support the Friends of the Sandia Mountains, and create lasting memories. Don’t forget to bring your snowshoes, as they are required to participate! We can't wait to see you there!
This year, the event is limited to 175 participants aged 13 and older, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! The registration fee of $45 includes refreshments, swag, and parking fees, ensuring a fantastic experience for all. Plus, there will be exciting prizes for age group winners and cash rewards for the top three male and female finishers. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, support the Friends of the Sandia Mountains, and create lasting memories. Don’t forget to bring your snowshoes, as they are required to participate! We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
- EVENT CANCELED -
A significant winter storm is forecast for this weekend, and after reviewing the latest weather data, the Snowshoe Committee made the difficult decision to cancel the event, concerned about the safety of participants and volunteers. Registered participants received an email with further details and where to pick up swag. (Please check your spam mail if you don't see the email.) Thank you for planning to join us for this event and for your support of the Friends of the Sandia Mountains. We hope to see you next year.
For more snowshoe events in New Mexico, check out the Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic [https://runsignup.com/snowshoeclassic], January 31
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
Join us for the 22nd Sandia Snowshoe Classic, presented by the Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The race will begin at 11am at the lower-level parking lot at Sandia Crest and is a 5K tour of the beautiful trails in the Cibola National Forest. The event is limited to 175 participants, ages 13 and older; participants of all levels are welcome, run or walk the course in snowshoes. No race day registrations. Register and join us; dont miss out on the fun!
Registration fee is $45 and includes refreshments, swag, the parking fee at the Crest and the processing fee. Please note: no refunds, no rescheduling of the event, and no transfer of entries. You will receive your bib and giveaways at race day check in; no pre-race packet pick up. There will be gifts for age group winners and the overall top three winners each for male and female will again receive cash prizes!
Updated course map: Sandia Snowshoe Classic map [https://friendsofthesandias.org/snowshoe-race/snowshoe-race-maps/]
Please bring your own snowshoes! Snowshoes are required to participate in the event.
JackRabbit Race Management will join us again to provide timing!
As always, please plan to carpool to the Crest on race day since parking is limited.
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Sandia Mountains [https://friendsofthesandias.org/] for preservation and maintenance of trails as well as other US Forest Service resources. Thank you for your support!
A significant winter storm is forecast for this weekend, and after reviewing the latest weather data, the Snowshoe Committee made the difficult decision to cancel the event, concerned about the safety of participants and volunteers. Registered participants received an email with further details and where to pick up swag. (Please check your spam mail if you don't see the email.) Thank you for planning to join us for this event and for your support of the Friends of the Sandia Mountains. We hope to see you next year.
For more snowshoe events in New Mexico, check out the Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic [https://runsignup.com/snowshoeclassic], January 31
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
Join us for the 22nd Sandia Snowshoe Classic, presented by the Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The race will begin at 11am at the lower-level parking lot at Sandia Crest and is a 5K tour of the beautiful trails in the Cibola National Forest. The event is limited to 175 participants, ages 13 and older; participants of all levels are welcome, run or walk the course in snowshoes. No race day registrations. Register and join us; dont miss out on the fun!
Registration fee is $45 and includes refreshments, swag, the parking fee at the Crest and the processing fee. Please note: no refunds, no rescheduling of the event, and no transfer of entries. You will receive your bib and giveaways at race day check in; no pre-race packet pick up. There will be gifts for age group winners and the overall top three winners each for male and female will again receive cash prizes!
Updated course map: Sandia Snowshoe Classic map [https://friendsofthesandias.org/snowshoe-race/snowshoe-race-maps/]
Please bring your own snowshoes! Snowshoes are required to participate in the event.
JackRabbit Race Management will join us again to provide timing!
As always, please plan to carpool to the Crest on race day since parking is limited.
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Sandia Mountains [https://friendsofthesandias.org/] for preservation and maintenance of trails as well as other US Forest Service resources. Thank you for your support!
Races
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5K Snowshoe Classic
Sat 24th January 2026 (11:00AM MST)
$45.00
CLOSEDDirections: Go East from Albuquerque on I-40 to Tijeras. From Tijeras go North on Highway North 14 to Sandia Park. Then West on Highway 536 to the Sandia Crest. 35^012'37.5"N 106^026'54.3"W
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