New Mexico · 50 Mile · Marathon · Half Marathon
Philmont Trail Race
Philmont Trail Race is a 50 Mile, marathon, half marathon and 8 Mile event held in Cimarron, New Mexico. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 31, 2027. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 31, 2027
- Location
- Cimarron, NM
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Location
- Cimarron, New Mexico
- Distances
- 50 Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon, 8 Mile
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- Mountain trail, ~5,000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 5:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Heavy Half (18 Mile)
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Tooth Ridge Sprint (8 Mile)
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
About the Philmont Trail Race
A rugged summer trail race across the scenic backcountry of Philmont Scout Ranch.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A rugged summer trail race across the scenic backcountry of Philmont Scout Ranch. [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Philmont Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Philmont Trail Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 31, 2027.
- Where is the Philmont Trail Race held?
- In Cimarron, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Philmont Trail Race offer?
- 50 Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon and 8 Mile.
- How many people run the Philmont Trail Race?
- About 250 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 Philmont Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Philmont Trail Race start?
- 5:00 AM MDT.
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