Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend

Saturday, July 31 – Sunday, August 1, 2027

9:00 AM MDT

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

$12.18–$92.24 · 4 races

1km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of outdoor adventure at the Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend, taking place from July 31st to August 1st, 2027, in the stunning Taos Ski Valley. This exciting event features a challenging 10K Trail Run on Saturday, where participants will tackle a scenic course that climbs 2,612 feet from the base elevation of 9,321 feet to the breathtaking summit at 11,819 feet. Runners will enjoy incredible views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks while navigating a technical descent through high alpine terrain, making this a must-do for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers.

On Sunday, the thrill continues with the 4th Annual VerticAL's VertK, a daunting vertical 1K ascent up Taos's famous Als Run. This challenging course takes runners on a steep climb of 1,497 feet, providing an adrenaline rush that will leave participants feeling accomplished and invigorated. For those looking to embrace the full experience, the 10K Double Trouble challenge combines both races, with prizes awarded for the best combined times. And let’s not forget the kids! They'll have their own fun with the 2nd Annual Up & Dn Kid's

Races

Up & Over 10k

Incl. $5.42 Fee & T-Shirt

Saturdays Up & Over 10K is notoriously challenging with many runners returning year-after-year to beat their PBs. There are many groups that run together; friends, co-workers, and whole families who want to take on the mountain. The course is a formidable and scenic 2,612 climb from 9,321 at the base, topping out at 11,819. Expect amazing views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, followed by a technical descent through high alpine terrain.

Saturday, Jul 31, 2027 (9:00 AM MDT)

$63.42

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Vertic-AL's Vert-K

Incl. $4.07 Fee & T-Shirt

On Sunday take on the 4th Annual VerticAL's VertK, a daunting vertical 1K up TAOSs famed Als Run. In winter, Als is an intimidating long, steep black diamond ski run directly under Lift 1, carved with seemingly infinite measure of moguls. VerticAL's participants will scramble up from the base to the finish at the top of Als a grueling gain of 1,497. Due to the demanding terrain, this event will be open to participants 16+ years old.

Sunday, Aug 1, 2027 (9:30 AM MDT)

$42.07

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10k Double Trouble

Incl. $7.24 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a combo event of the Up & Over 10k, run on Saturday, and the Vertic-Al's Vert-K, run on Sunday.

Saturday, Jul 31, 2027 (9:00 AM MDT)

$92.24

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Up & Dn Kids Run

Incl. $2.18 Fee

This one is just for the kids - a mini-version of our classic Up & Over 10k run, this course will take the young runners up Pioneer Run and back down again at a distance of 1k. Let the kids join in the fun with their own Up & Dn! This fun run is open to children 10 and under. Race will be untimed with overall boy and girl receiving a prize. All runners will receive an Up & Dn finishers medal.

Sunday, Aug 1, 2027 (9:00 AM MDT)

$12.18

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Organiser's description

Spanning the first weekend of August, the Up & Over Trail Runs Weekend challenges runners with a demanding 10K Trail Run course on Saturday. On Sunday, runners can take on the daunting VerticALs VertK.

TAOS SKI VALLEY UP & OVER 10K TRAIL RUN

Hosted on Saturday, the 21st Annual Up & Over 10K is notoriously challenging with many runners returning year-after-year to beat their PBs. There are many groups that run together; friends, co-workers, and whole families who want to take on the mountain. The course is a formidable and scenic 2,612 climb from 9,321 at the base, topping out at 11,819. Expect amazing views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, followed by a technical descent through high alpine terrain.

VERTICAL'S VERTK

On Sunday take on the 4th Annual VerticAL's VertK, a daunting vertical 1K up TAOSs famed Als Run. In winter, Als is an intimidating long, steep black diamond ski run directly under Lift 1, carved with seemingly infinite measure of moguls. VerticAL's participants will scramble up from the base to the finish at the top of Als a grueling gain of 1,497. Due to the demanding terrain, this event will be open to participants 16+ years old.

10K DOUBLE TROUBLE

Take on a two-day challenge with the Up & Over 10k on Saturday and VerticAL's VertK on Sunday. Each race will be timed - with a special prize going to best combined overall male and female.

UP & DN KID'S FUN RUN

This one is just for the kids - a mini-version of our classic Up & Over 10k run, this course will take the young runners up Pioneer Run and back down again at a distance of 1k. Let the kids join in the fun with their own 2nd Annual Up & Dn!