Taos Ski Valley Up & Over Trail Run Weekend

Race Overview

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 VerticAL’s VertK.

Taos Ski Valley Up & Over 10k Trail Run

• Date: Saturday, 21st Annual Up & Over 10K
• Course: Notoriously challenging with many runners returning year-after-year to beat their PBs.
• Elevation: A formidable and scenic 2,612’ climb from 9,321′ at the base, topping out at 11,819′.
• Sights: Expect amazing views of Kachina and Wheeler Peaks, followed by a technical descent through high alpine terrain.

VerticAL's VertK

• Date: Sunday, 4th Annual VerticAL's VertK
• Course: A daunting vertical 1K up TAOS’s famed Al’s Run.
• Details: In winter, Al’s is an intimidating long, steep black diamond ski run directly under Lift 1.
• Age Requirement: Open to participants 16+ years old due to the demanding terrain.

10k Double Trouble

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

Up & Dn Kid's Fun Run

• Event: A mini-version of our classic Up & Over 10k run for kids.
• Course: This course will take the young runners up Pioneer Run and back down again at a distance of 1k.
• Event Name: 2nd Annual Up & Dn!
• Participation: Let the kids join in the fun!

More Information

For additional details about the event, visit the official race page.