About This Event
The Sierra Vista Trail Runs offers runners a quintessential desert trail running experience in the foothills of the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Now in its 14th year, this community-focused event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance, supporting local trail maintenance and development throughout the region. The race showcases the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, with courses that wind through classic southwestern terrain of creosote, ocotillo, and scattered mountain views. Multiple distance options make this accessible to runners of varying experience levels, from families tackling the 5K to ultrarunners pushing through the 50K challenge. The event maintains a grassroots feel with reasonable entry fees and post-race community gathering. What sets Sierra Vista apart is its commitment to giving back. Registration includes an encouraged donation of old running shoes for the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, and all proceeds support trail advocacy work. The race timing in early March typically offers ideal desert running conditions before the intense heat of summer arrives.
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5K
The Sierra Vista Trail Runs offers runners a quintessential desert trail running experience in the foothills of the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Now in its 14th year, this community-focused event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance, supporting local trail maintenance and development throughout the region. The race showcases the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, with courses that wind through classic southwestern terrain of creosote, ocotillo, and scattered mountain views. Multiple distance options make this accessible to runners of varying experience levels, from families tackling the 5K to ultrarunners pushing through the 50K challenge. The event maintains a grassroots feel with reasonable entry fees and post-race community gathering. What sets Sierra Vista apart is its commitment to giving back. Registration includes an encouraged donation of old running shoes for the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, and all proceeds support trail advocacy work. The race timing in early March typically offers ideal desert running conditions before the intense heat of summer arrives.
10K
The Sierra Vista Trail Runs offers runners a quintessential desert trail running experience in the foothills of the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Now in its 14th year, this community-focused event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance, supporting local trail maintenance and development throughout the region. The race showcases the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, with courses that wind through classic southwestern terrain of creosote, ocotillo, and scattered mountain views. Multiple distance options make this accessible to runners of varying experience levels, from families tackling the 5K to ultrarunners pushing through the 50K challenge. The event maintains a grassroots feel with reasonable entry fees and post-race community gathering. What sets Sierra Vista apart is its commitment to giving back. Registration includes an encouraged donation of old running shoes for the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, and all proceeds support trail advocacy work. The race timing in early March typically offers ideal desert running conditions before the intense heat of summer arrives.
Half Marathon
The Sierra Vista Trail Runs offers runners a quintessential desert trail running experience in the foothills of the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Now in its 14th year, this community-focused event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance, supporting local trail maintenance and development throughout the region. The race showcases the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, with courses that wind through classic southwestern terrain of creosote, ocotillo, and scattered mountain views. Multiple distance options make this accessible to runners of varying experience levels, from families tackling the 5K to ultrarunners pushing through the 50K challenge. The event maintains a grassroots feel with reasonable entry fees and post-race community gathering. What sets Sierra Vista apart is its commitment to giving back. Registration includes an encouraged donation of old running shoes for the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, and all proceeds support trail advocacy work. The race timing in early March typically offers ideal desert running conditions before the intense heat of summer arrives.
50K
The Sierra Vista Trail Runs offers runners a quintessential desert trail running experience in the foothills of the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Now in its 14th year, this community-focused event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance, supporting local trail maintenance and development throughout the region. The race showcases the stark beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert, with courses that wind through classic southwestern terrain of creosote, ocotillo, and scattered mountain views. Multiple distance options make this accessible to runners of varying experience levels, from families tackling the 5K to ultrarunners pushing through the 50K challenge. The event maintains a grassroots feel with reasonable entry fees and post-race community gathering. What sets Sierra Vista apart is its commitment to giving back. Registration includes an encouraged donation of old running shoes for the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, and all proceeds support trail advocacy work. The race timing in early March typically offers ideal desert running conditions before the intense heat of summer arrives.