New Mexico · Early Start · 12 Miler
Big Tesuque Trail Run
Big Tesuque Trail Run is a Early Start and 12 Miler event held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Santa Fe, NM
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Distances
- Early Start, 12 Miler
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- Out-and-back climb from 10,000 ft to ~12,000-12,030 ft at Tesuque Peak; ~2,000 ft gain over 12 miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- santafestriders.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 2000 ft gain, 2000 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 60°F at the start, 66% humidity, 13 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Big Tesuque Trail Run
Come celebrate the 40th running of The Big T! Since 1985, this Santa Fe classic starts at Aspen Vista parking lot on Hyde Park Road (NM-475) in Santa Fe, NM. The route climbs six miles and 2000 feet to the summit of Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest and then returns to Aspen Vista, for a round-trip total of 12 miles. Race proceeds benefit Wings of America, a charitable group supporting running programs for Native American youth and teens. Help us make our goal of $5,000 in donations …
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Big Tesuque Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Big Tesuque Trail Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Big Tesuque Trail Run held?
- In Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Big Tesuque Trail Run offer?
- Early Start and 12 Miler.
- How many people run the Big Tesuque Trail Run?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Big Tesuque Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Big Tesuque Trail Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Big Tesuque Trail Run start?
- 9:00 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Big Tesuque Trail Run?
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 2000 ft gain, 2000 ft loss (official course data).
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Big Tesuque Trail Run?
- about 60°F at the start, 66% humidity, 13 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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