Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge

We are so excited to be back for our second year! Located in the beautiful Southwestern Chihuahuan Desert, this race takes you through the canyon south of the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens on State Park and city land. Open to runners, hikers, ruckers, and walkers, you can participate in 1 of 3 challenges: 1 hour, 4 hour, or 8 hour challenge. Participants will have their selected time frame to complete as many 2-mile trail loops (out-and-back) as possible or desired. Carlsbad Roadrunners will provide support including 2 aid stations; 1 at the half-way point, and 1 at the bottom of the hill. If you have been wanting to attempt a longer distance, or even complete an ultra, this event is for you! Bring your family and friends to support you as you complete the Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge. Note: Please continue to check our Facebook Page - Carlsbad Roadrunners, for the most current and up to date event information. Event Location: Upper Parking lot at SENMC (32.442401, -104.266905) Carlsbad, NM 88220. - Please use available parking at SENMC (covered parking available) overflow is open at other campus parking lots and within reasonable walking distance). The race will be fully contained to the Ocotillo Trail. This is an approx. 2 mile (3.21 km) out and back trail with approx. 229 ft. (69.79 m) of elevation gain. All race categories will start promptly at the designated race times listed below. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the start line. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. See parking information above. The past year had plenty of parking right at the start/finish line. This race will have an official time start time with all categories beginning at 8 am. 1 hour: 8:00am (completed by 9am) 4 hour: 8:00am (completed 12pm) 8 hour: 8:00am (completed by 4pm) Relay teams will switch off as often as desired at the trailhead of the race. Packet pick-up and registration will only be available on the morning of beginning at 7am - 7:45am Race B