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Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic
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Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States View on map
Feb 06, 2027 (America/Denver local time)
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About this race

Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic

January 31, 2026, 9am | Big Tesuque Campground, Santa Fe, NM

The annual Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic is back again for 2026! 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 Big Tesuque Campground for a 6K snowshoe adventure through pristine winter terrain.
Start time: 9am.
Course: The lollipop course winds through Big Tesuque Trail, Winsor Trail, and Pacheco Canyon Road. See below for a map of the course.
Snowshoes are required when conditions permit.

Virtual Race

Complete your own 6K run, hike, or snowshoe anywhere between now and January 31st. No snow? No problem—participate from wherever you call home.

Registration

In-Person: $35 (increases to $40 on January 7th)
Virtual: $40
* Registration opens October 13, 2025

**Note: No race day registration available**

What You Get

  • Mesh Performance Headband - the perfect gear to keep you ears warm during the race!
    • Headbands will be mailed to virtual participants
  • 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
  • Men will start first this year, each year we switch between male and female starting first.
  • All proceeds benefit search and rescue teams in Santa Fe.

Pick your distance

Running

Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic (in-person)

Feb 06, 2027 6K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic (virtual)

Feb 06, 2027 6K 12:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 17 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Santa Fe.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 7.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 19.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 3.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 19.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
27.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
41.7%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Santa Fe events

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