Bluewater Canyon Trail Race
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM MDT
- Location Bluewater, New Mexico
- Price $26.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Bluewater Canyon Trail Race on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in beautiful Bluewater, Cibola! This exciting 5-mile trail race invites you to experience the stunning beauty of nature as you navigate a diverse course that includes a mile of gravel road, a challenging ascent of over 500 feet, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and mesas. Enjoy three well-placed aid stations to keep you energized while you capture picture-perfect moments along the way.
After crossing the finish line back at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot, celebrate your achievement with a complimentary fruit and beverage buffet. For those looking to cool off, take a short half-mile hike into the canyon to refresh in the inviting cold mountain water of the creek. The top 3 male and female finishers, along with the top 3 kids aged 14 and under, will receive medals, while all participants will walk away with custom socks and swag bags filled with goodies. Remember, your furry friends are welcome to join in the fun too! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the Cibola Trail Alliance while enjoying a day full of camaraderie and adventure in the great outdoors!
After crossing the finish line back at the Bluewater Canyon parking lot, celebrate your achievement with a complimentary fruit and beverage buffet. For those looking to cool off, take a short half-mile hike into the canyon to refresh in the inviting cold mountain water of the creek. The top 3 male and female finishers, along with the top 3 kids aged 14 and under, will receive medals, while all participants will walk away with custom socks and swag bags filled with goodies. Remember, your furry friends are welcome to join in the fun too! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the Cibola Trail Alliance while enjoying a day full of camaraderie and adventure in the great outdoors!
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 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.
Walkers will not 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
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.
Walkers will not 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
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Bluewater Canyon Trail Race
Incl. $1.25 Fee
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM MDT)
$26.25
CLOSEDTrail 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.
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