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 for an exhilarating adventure at the 22nd Sandia Snowshoe Classic on Saturday, January 24, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Sandia Park in Bernalillo, this exciting event invites snowshoe enthusiasts and outdoor lovers of all ages (13 and older) to participate in a scenic 5K tour through the beautiful trails of the Cibola National Forest.
Starting at 11 AM from the lower-level parking lot at Sandia Crest, this race promises a fun-filled day with refreshments, swag, and the chance to win cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers, as well as gifts for age group winners. With registration limited to just 175 participants, make sure to secure your spot for $45, which covers the parking fee and event processing. Don’t forget to bring your own snowshoes, as they are required for participation! Join us for this unforgettable winter experience and help support the Friends of the Sandia Mountains in their mission to preserve our beautiful trails. Don’t miss out on the fun; register today!
Starting at 11 AM from the lower-level parking lot at Sandia Crest, this race promises a fun-filled day with refreshments, swag, and the chance to win cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers, as well as gifts for age group winners. With registration limited to just 175 participants, make sure to secure your spot for $45, which covers the parking fee and event processing. Don’t forget to bring your own snowshoes, as they are required for participation! Join us for this unforgettable winter experience and help support the Friends of the Sandia Mountains in their mission to preserve our beautiful trails. Don’t miss out on the fun; register today!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 SANDIA SNOWSHOE CLASSIC!
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!
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 SANDIA SNOWSHOE CLASSIC!
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
Directions: 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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