Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025 - Sun 3rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
- Price $11.61 - $96.49
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of adventure at the Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend, taking place from August 2nd to 3rd, 2025, in the stunning Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. This exciting event features a challenging 10K Trail Run on Saturday, where participants will tackle a scenic course that ascends 2,612 feet, reaching a breathtaking elevation of 11,819 feet. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to join in, making it a perfect opportunity for friends, families, and coworkers to bond over the thrill of the mountains.
On Sunday, the action continues with the 3rd Annual VerticAL's VertK, a rigorous 1K vertical climb up the iconic Als Run, renowned for its steep and technical ski terrain. This challenging climb is open to participants aged 16 and older, offering a true test of endurance and skill. For families, the Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run provides a delightful 1K course for young runners, ensuring everyone can be part of the excitement. Whether you choose to compete in one event or take on both for the Double Trouble challenge, this weekend promises exhilarating experiences and stunning views that will leave you inspired.
On Sunday, the action continues with the 3rd Annual VerticAL's VertK, a rigorous 1K vertical climb up the iconic Als Run, renowned for its steep and technical ski terrain. This challenging climb is open to participants aged 16 and older, offering a true test of endurance and skill. For families, the Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run provides a delightful 1K course for young runners, ensuring everyone can be part of the excitement. Whether you choose to compete in one event or take on both for the Double Trouble challenge, this weekend promises exhilarating experiences and stunning views that will leave you inspired.
Organiser's Description
Spanning the first weekend of August, the Up & Over 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.
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.
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. $5.27 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$75.27
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. $3.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.44
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. $6.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$96.49
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. $1.61 Fee
Sun 3rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.61
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.
Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend