Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic

Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic

February 6th, 2027, 9am | Aspen Vista Picnic Area, Santa Fe, NM

The annual Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic is back again for 2027! This year we are moving our race up in elevation to Aspen Vista to guarantee we have snow going forward. Get outside this winter and race through the snowy Sangre de Cristo mountains while supporting local search and rescue teams.

Proceeds will benefit search and rescue in Santa Fe. Search and rescue groups provide trained teams to participate in wilderness searches for people who are missing, injured, or lost; as well as ensuring that races like the Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic are safe and that all participants are well cared for. Say hi to them on race day!

Two Ways to Race

In-Person Race

Join us at Aspen Vista for a 5K snowshoe adventure through pristine winter terrain.
Start time: 9am.
Course: The course is 5k out-and-back along Forest Road 150
Snowshoes are required when conditions permit.

Virtual Race

Complete your own 5K run, hike, or snowshoe anywhere between now and February 6th. No snow? No problem—participate from wherever you call home.

Registration

In-Person: $35 (increases to $40 on January 12th)
Virtual: $40
* Registration opens October 1, 2026

**Note: No race day registration available**

What You Get

• Crossbody Bag - the perfect bag for keeping your essentials on hand during snowshoes, hikes, and around town.
  • Bags will be mailed to virtual participants
• Overall and Age-group awards (in-person participants only)
• Prize raffle for all in-person entrants!
  • Prizes include past years' limited edition swag, gift cards, gear, and more!
  • Raffle held at the conclusion of the race

Good to Know

• Parking is limited — please carpool and arrive early
• Women will start first this year, each year we switch between male and female starting first.
• All proceeds benefit Skyline Search and Rescue in Santa Fe.

All participants (in-person and virtual) will receive a fleece-lined beanie by Boco gear. 

IN PERSON (Saturday, January 25, 2025)

The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Big Tesuque Campground off of Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe. The lollipop-shape course goes out Big Tesuque Trail (#152) and then does a counterclockwise loop via Pacheco Canyon Road (U.S. Forest Road 102) and the Winsor Trail (#254) before returning to the Big Tesuque Trail.

PLEASE carpool. Parking along Hyde Park Road is limited. 

VIRTUAL (now to January 31, 2025)

Participants may snowshoe (or hike or run) anywhere they'd like! Local runners may choose to complete the regular race course (see attached map), which starts at the Big Tesuque Campground. The lollipop-shape course goes out Big Tesuque Trail (#152) and then does a counterclockwise loop via Pacheco Canyon Road (U.S. Forest Road 102) and the Winsor Trail (#254) before returning to the Big Tesuque Trail.

Other good local spots for running on snow include the Canada Bonita trail system in Los Alamos, the Valles Caldera National Preserve, and the Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Area in Red River. (Depending on public health orders, some of these places may or may not be open; please check their websites and comply with all safety protocols.)