Mt. Baldy 50K (NM)

The Mt. Baldy 50K is a tough but beautiful run. This is not for the beginning trail-runner or the faint-of-heart. It has more elevation gain, a higher average elevation and a higher peak elevation than the Leadville 50 miler. YOU WILL NEED TO FILTER or TREAT YOUR OWN WATER. There is no water on the course. You will head down to the lake to filter and fill your water bottles.

Start & finish at the Windsor Trail head in the Santa Fe Ski area. Shorter distances are also an option.

We typically have some rain. Bring rain gear, warm clothes, extra calories and waterproof containers for your dry clothes and electronics. If there’s significant rain, the temperature drop can be substantial and sudden.

Please bring enough calories with you to last longer than you might think you need.

Please arrive at least fifteen minutes early. In addition to taking people’s name, age and sex (for result reporting), you’ll also have the option of being photographed and having your cell number taken down to aid in the unlikely event that you don’t return in time. Be aware that I’ve had almost no cell coverage anywhere except close to the start/finish.

Please be back by 9pm. If you find the course more difficult than you expect and need to turn back early, that’s much better than the alternative. If you finish after 9pm you will have made it difficult on the organizers and you will probably be listed as “Did Not Finish”.