Saturday, November 7, 2026
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RaceNM is a grassroots running organisation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that stages a small calendar of trail events around the state. The line up currently includes the Great Balloon Chase, Deadman Peaks Trail Runs, Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs and the Oktoberfest themed Bales, Beer and Brats 5K. Each is run as what the organisers call an Experience Event, with an emphasis on camaraderie and on welcoming runners of every ability rather than on cut throat competition. Entries are handled through UltraSignup and RunSignup, and race photos and results are published on the site once each event is done. The next date on the calendar is the Deadman Peaks Trail Race on Saturday 7 November 2026.
New Mexico trail running
Grassroots community events
Small field, welcoming atmosphere
Race photos and results published after each event
Race Day
Race photos published after the event
Results posted online after the event
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The current line up is the Great Balloon Chase, Deadman Peaks Trail Runs, Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs and the Oktoberfest themed Bales, Beer and Brats 5K. The Great Balloon Chase, Deadman Peaks and Bosque Bigfoot are the trail events, and the Bales, Beer and Brats 5K is the road style Oktoberfest celebration run.
The next confirmed date on the calendar is the Deadman Peaks Trail Race on Saturday 7 November 2026. Dates for the other events are published on each individual race page as they are confirmed.
Yes. RaceNM describes its events as welcoming to all skill levels and built around camaraderie rather than competition, so newcomers to trail running are explicitly catered for. If you are choosing your first trail race, the shorter options on the Bosque Bigfoot or Great Balloon Chase weekends are the gentlest introduction.
The organisation is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its events take place on trails and open space around the Albuquerque area and the surrounding New Mexico landscape. Exact venues and start locations are given on each individual race page.
You can email [email protected] with any question about entries, the courses or race day. RaceNM is also on Instagram at @racenm, where updates and announcements are posted.
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Check the race's registration page for pricing.Albuquerque, USA
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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