Bull of the Woods Trail Races

🏞️ Race Overview

Welcome to the 10th year of Bull of the Woods Trail Races in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico! In 2026, we are excited to host two different half marathon and one full marathon distances!

• Course Details: The trail marathon and the TSV half marathon distance will take you to Kachina Peak at 12,481ft.
• Challenge Ahead: Continue on to the Northside half marathon course and climb Fraser Peak at 12,168ft!
• Scenic Experience: Span the entire Taos Ski Valley on this course, truly giving you some much deserved trail-cred!
• Trail Fun: The Northside half marathon will follow the previous years, maximizing your trail-fun and big-trail-views.

🏔️ Trail Beta

Bull of the Woods Trail Races are two separate half marathons and full marathon distance trail races that is designed to maximize your trail running experience on a primarily single-track course through alpine forests, meadows, and overlooks that will bring out your inner joy and keep you smiling all the way home.

• Elevation: Starting at about 10,000 ft with ascents to 12,163 ft Fraser Peak (half marathon 2/marathon course) and 12,481 ft Kachina Peak (half marathon 1/marathon course).
• Breathtaking Views: Enjoy views of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness, La-Cal Basin, Lobo Peak, Gold Hill, and the Queen herself Wheeler Peak.
• High-Alpine Challenge: The Kachina Peak Marathon/half marathon 1 course will have you climbing to the spectacular 12,481 ft Kachina Peak.
• Descent: Experience over 7,000 feet of climbing and thrilling descents down Highline and West Basin Ridges.

🚩 Race Day Experience

For the full marathoners, you will then refuel at the base and cross over to the jaw-dropping scenery and pristine single track of Northside Trails System.

• Fraser Peak: Make your way to Fraser Peak 12,163 ft and gaze across the valley to where you once were - Kachina Peak!
• Descending Fun: It's all fast descending, winding, secluded single track to the finish.
• Completion Satisfaction: At the finish, you’ll have the satisfaction of having enjoyed the best trails and views of Northern New Mexico!
• More Info: Keep scrolling down for more in-depth course descriptions.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Want to Volunteer? Volunteers will be coordinated by the Enchanted Circle Trails Association (ECTA) and a portion of the event proceeds support ECTA's efforts to develop, maintain, and promote trails regionally.

• Contact: Email events@enchantedcircletrails.org to sign up or get more information.
• Social Media: Message us via facebook here.

For more details, visit the race's official page Bull of the Woods Trail Races.