Bluewater Canyon Trail Race

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 9:00AM MDT
  • Location Bluewater, New Mexico
  • Price $26.25
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Bluewater Canyon Trail Race on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Bluewater, Cibola! This 5-mile trail race offers a stunning journey along established dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and mesas. Starting at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot, runners will navigate a 1-mile gravel road before ascending over 500 feet to the top of Bluewater Canyon, where plenty of photo opportunities await. With three aid stations to keep participants hydrated, this out-and-back course is perfect for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic walkers.

After crossing the finish line, enjoy a complimentary fruit and beverage buffet, or take a refreshing half-mile hike into the canyon to cool off in the creek! Participants can look forward to exciting prizes, including placer T-shirts for the top three male and female finishers, as well as medals for all finishers and custom swag bags. Plus, you can bring your friendly four-legged companions along for the adventure, following local regulations. Join us in supporting the Cibola Trail Alliance, as all proceeds from registration will help maintain and improve the trail systems in Cibola County. Don’t miss out on this fantastic eventβ€”mark your calendars

Organiser's Description

Trail Runners Do It In The Dirt and the Cibola Trail Alliance proudly present, The Bluewater Canyon Trail Race!

This 5-mile trail race starts at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot, you will run 1 mile along gravel road before heading up over 500 feet to the top of Bluewater Canyon where you will have incredible views of the surrounding mountains and mesas. Stop for the views and many photo ops with 3 aid stations along the way to keep you hydrated! The race follows established dirt road with some rocky sections and is an out and back type course brand new for our 5 year celebration. Stick around the finish area for a free fruit and beverage buffet or bring your own refreshments and towel and take a short half mile hike into the canyon where cold mountain water in the creek waits for you to jump in and cool off!

placer tee shirts will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers as well as the top 3 kids aged 14 and under. All finishers will receive medals this year as well as custom socks and other items in your swag bags.

Walkers will medal

All proceeds collected from the registrations will be a direct donation to the Cibola Trail Alliance for their continued work on trail systems in and around Cibola County! As always, your friendly 4-legged companions are welcome but must follow state and local laws. This race is located on BLM land.

No day of registration!

Walkers start at 8:30 am runners start at 9:00 am

Races

  • Runners

    Incl. $1.25 Fee

    Sat 16th May 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $26.25

    Trail Runners Do It In The Dirt and the Cibola Trail Alliance proudly present, The Bluewater Canyon Trail Race! This 5-mile trail race starts at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot, you will run 1 mile along gravel road before heading up over 500 feet to the top of Bluewater Canyon where you will have incredible views of the surrounding mountains and mesas and overlooks of Bluewater Canyon with its flowing creek below. Stop for the views and many photo ops with 3 aid stations along the way to keep you hydrated! The race follows established dirt road with some rocky sections and makes a loop on the mountain before heading back down to the Bluewater Canyon parking lot where you will finish. Stick around the finish area for a free fruit and beverage buffet or bring your own refreshments and towel and take a short half mile hike into the canyon where cold mountain water in the creek waits for you to jump in and cool off! Medals will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers as well as the top 3 kids aged 14 and under. All participants will receive custom socks and kids will receive t-shirts along with other items in your swag bags. All proceeds collected from the registrations will be a direct donation to the Cibola Trail Alliance for their continued work on trail systems in and around Cibola County! As always, your friendly 4-legged companions are welcome but must follow state and local laws. This race is located on BLM land.
  • Walkers

    Incl. $1.25 Fee

    Sat 16th May 2026 (9:00AM MDT)

    $26.25

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Location

Bluewater Canyon Trail Head, county road 29, Bluewater, 87005, NM, United States

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