Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend
- Date Sat 1st August 2026 - Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
- Price $12.18 - $108.25
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend, taking place from August 1st to 2nd, 2026, in the stunning Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico! This exciting event offers a thrilling array of challenges for runners of all ages and abilities. On Saturday, lace up for the 19th Annual Up & Over 10K Trail Run, a notoriously tough course featuring a stunning 2,612-foot climb that peaks at 11,819 feet, offering breathtaking views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks. Runners can compete solo or form teams with friends and family to conquer this scenic yet demanding trail.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Celebrate 20 years of adventure with the all-new 20K challenge, designed for those who seek a true test of endurance with a jaw-dropping 4,700 feet of vertical gain. On Sunday, continue the adrenaline rush with the 3rd Annual VerticAL's VertK, a grueling 1K vertical ascent up the legendary Als Run, perfect for seasoned athletes aged 16 and older. For families, there's the Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run, a delightful 1K course just for the
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Celebrate 20 years of adventure with the all-new 20K challenge, designed for those who seek a true test of endurance with a jaw-dropping 4,700 feet of vertical gain. On Sunday, continue the adrenaline rush with the 3rd Annual VerticAL's VertK, a grueling 1K vertical ascent up the legendary Als Run, perfect for seasoned athletes aged 16 and older. For families, there's the Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run, a delightful 1K course just for the
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 19th 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.
ALL NEW! THE UP & OVER 20K TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF UP & OVER FUN!
The Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Runs is raising the bar for our 20th Anniversary with a 20K challenge built for runners who crave serious altitude and even more attitude. This commemorative course packs a challenging 4,700 feet of vertical gain as you charge up rugged alpine trails, crest jaw-dropping ridgelines, and bomb down technical descents only TSV can deliver. Its raw, its beautiful, and its absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you want bragging rights that last long after race weekend wraps, this is the race youll remember forever. Lace em up and button-up those chin straps!
VERTICAL'S VERTK
On Sunday take on the 3rd 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.
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!
TAOS SKI VALLEY UP & OVER 10K TRAIL RUN
Hosted on Saturday, the 19th 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.
ALL NEW! THE UP & OVER 20K TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF UP & OVER FUN!
The Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Runs is raising the bar for our 20th Anniversary with a 20K challenge built for runners who crave serious altitude and even more attitude. This commemorative course packs a challenging 4,700 feet of vertical gain as you charge up rugged alpine trails, crest jaw-dropping ridgelines, and bomb down technical descents only TSV can deliver. Its raw, its beautiful, and its absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you want bragging rights that last long after race weekend wraps, this is the race youll remember forever. Lace em up and button-up those chin straps!
VERTICAL'S VERTK
On Sunday take on the 3rd 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.
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!
Races
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Up & Over 10k
Incl. $5.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$65.55
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. -
Vertic-AL's Vert-K
Incl. $3.86 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (9:30AM MDT)
$38.86
On Sunday take on the 3rd 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. -
Double Trouble
Incl. $6.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$86.90
This is a combo event of the Up & Over 10k, run on Saturday, and the Vertic-Al's Vert-K, run on Sunday. -
Up & Dn
Incl. $2.18 Fee
Sun 2nd August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$12.18
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. -
20th Anniversary 20k
Incl. $6.23 Fee
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$76.23
The Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run is raising the bar for our 20th Anniversary with a 20K challenge built for runners who crave serious altitude and even more attitude. This commemorative double-loop course packs a challenging 4,700 feet of vertical gain as you charge up rugged alpine trails, crest jaw-dropping ridgelines, and bomb down technical descents only TSV can deliver. Its raw, its beautiful, and its absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you want bragging rights that last long after race weekend wraps, this is the race youll remember forever. Lace em up and button-up those chin straps! -
20k Double Trouble
Incl. $8.25 Fee
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$108.25
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