About This Race
The 30K represents the signature challenge of this mountain series, demanding sustained effort through Cloudcroft's forest trails. Without specific elevation data available, runners should prepare for the typical undulating terrain that characterizes New Mexico's high country. This distance attracts experienced trail runners seeking a substantial test in an environment that contrasts sharply with the coastal redwoods its name evokes.
Course details remain limited in the available data, though references to elevation profiles and aid station distances suggest varied terrain across the Sacramento Mountain landscape. The high elevation of Cloudcroft, situated at approximately 8,600 feet, means runners should prepare for the physiological demands of altitude regardless of their chosen distance. The 2025 course reroute mentioned in the data indicates ongoing refinements to optimize the trail experience.
Elevation Profile
The course gains 5,495 ft over 19 miles, with the steepest section between mile 5–mile 5.
Course Map
Route based on official course data.
Practical Info
July weather in Cloudcroft typically features mild daytime temperatures due to elevation, with potential for afternoon thunderstorms common in the Southwest summer monsoon season.
ELP - El Paso International Airport
Cloudcroft offers limited mountain resort lodging options, with El Paso providing broader hotel availability approximately 90 minutes away.
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Notable Features
Despite its name suggesting California's famous redwood forest, this race actually takes place in the high-elevation pine forests of New Mexico's Sacramento Mountains. The unique geographical misdirection has become part of the event's identity, offering runners an unexpected mountain trail experience in a region better known for desert landscapes than dense forest running.