Cactus to Cloud Sky Race
New Mexico's Original Sky Race invites you to journey from desert floor to mountain peak, where cactus gives way to clouds and every step lifts you closer to the southwestern sky. This isn't just a trail race – it's a vertical adventure through the Land of Enchantment.
Cactus to Cloud is the third event in the inaugural Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series. Set among the towering fir and spruce of the Sacramento Mountains, this series takes you into one of New Mexico’s most beautiful and dramatic landscapes.
Choose Your Skyward Journey
- Sky Race 50K
Start: Oliver Lee State Park (409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo)
Finish: TBD
Cut-off: 6:59:59 PM
Start Time: 6:30 AM - Cloud Run 32K
Start: Sunspot (3001 Visitor Center Rd)
Finish: TBD
Cut-off: 6:59:59 PM
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Shuttles
Shuttles will be available for both the 50K and 32K races, picking up runners at the start/finish pavilion and taking them to the respective starts. Shuttle needs should be indicated during registration. Shuttle is included for free in the Sacramento Mountains Ultra Series registration.
Why It's Special
- New Mexico's only point-to-point ultra trail race
- Highest elevation course in the state
- Journey from desert ecosystems to mountain peaks
- Unmatched scenic diversity
- Where cacti meet clouded summits
For All Finishers
- Custom designed shirts
- Unique finisher medals
- Stories of sky-high adventure
- Desert-to-mountain bragging rights
