Held on 1 November 2025, the Deadman Peaks Trail Run follows routes along the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley. Runners can choose from multiple distances: 100 mi, 53 mi, 55 km, 30 km, and a 10-mile option. The terrain is rugged desert — mostly single track, some jeep trails, slick rock, sand, rocks, and rolling hills; the elevation for the course ranges roughly between 6,350 and 7,400 feet. The scenery includes pinon forests, hoodoos, mesas, badlands, and views of volcanic plugs like Cabezon Peak. All entrants get swag like a custom bib, shirt, and finisher medal, with well-placed aid stations, support for pacers on certain distances, and a desolate but beautifully remote trail atmosphere.
Races
100
53 Miles
55 km
30 km
8 Miles
Organized by Deadman Peaks Trail Race, the 100-mile ultra takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, near Cuba, New Mexico, USA (along State Highway 197). The course follows the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley, covering rugged high-desert terrain between about 6,350 and 7,400 feet elevation.
Also hosted at the same event on 1 November 2025 in Cuba, NM, the 53-mile race is an out-and-back route that heads south toward Cabezon Peak before returning to the start.
Organized by the Deadman Peaks Trail Run team, the 55 K takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025 near Cuba, New Mexico, USA, starting off State Hwy 197 into high desert terrain. It follows mostly single-track and some jeep trails along the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley, with runners departing from ≈ 6,350 ft and climbing up amidst sand, rocks, slickrock, mesas, and volcanic plugs such as Cabezon Peak.
Also hosted on 1 November 2025 near Cuba, NM, the 30 K course starts the same as the longer distances but turns around at the “Mesa Portales” aid station before returning. It shares the scenic high desert views, varied terrain (single-track, rocks, slickrock), and steep-ish terrain between ~6,350 to ~7,400 ft.
The 8-Mile race, part of the Deadman Peaks event on 1 November 2025 near Cuba, New Mexico, is designed for newer trail runners wanting to experience the landscape without the full ultramarathon distance. The route is an out-and-back on mixed single-track/jeep-trail terrain, with many of the same scenic features and desert high country terrain.
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FAQs
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
Organized by Deadman Peaks Trail Race, the 100-mile ultra takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, near Cuba, New Mexico, USA (along State Highway 197). The course follows the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley, covering rugged high-desert terrain between about 6,350 and 7,400 feet elevation.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 is 160km long.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
Organized by Deadman Peaks Trail Race, the 100-mile ultra takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, near Cuba, New Mexico, USA (along State Highway 197). The course follows the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley, covering rugged high-desert terrain between about 6,350 and 7,400 feet elevation.
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 is 160km long.
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 take place?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100 elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run Backbone 100?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
Also hosted at the same event on 1 November 2025 in Cuba, NM, the 53-mile race is an out-and-back route that heads south toward Cabezon Peak before returning to the start.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler is 85km long.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
Also hosted at the same event on 1 November 2025 in Cuba, NM, the 53-mile race is an out-and-back route that heads south toward Cabezon Peak before returning to the start.
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler is 85km long.
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler take place?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 53 Miler?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
Organized by the Deadman Peaks Trail Run team, the 55 K takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025 near Cuba, New Mexico, USA, starting off State Hwy 197 into high desert terrain. It follows mostly single-track and some jeep trails along the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley, with runners departing from ≈ 6,350 ft and climbing up amidst sand, rocks, slickrock, mesas, and volcanic plugs such as Cabezon Peak.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K is 55km long.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
Organized by the Deadman Peaks Trail Run team, the 55 K takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025 near Cuba, New Mexico, USA, starting off State Hwy 197 into high desert terrain. It follows mostly single-track and some jeep trails along the Continental Divide Trail through the Rio Puerco Valley, with runners departing from ≈ 6,350 ft and climbing up amidst sand, rocks, slickrock, mesas, and volcanic plugs such as Cabezon Peak.
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K is 55km long.
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K take place?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 55K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
Also hosted on 1 November 2025 near Cuba, NM, the 30 K course starts the same as the longer distances but turns around at the “Mesa Portales” aid station before returning. It shares the scenic high desert views, varied terrain (single-track, rocks, slickrock), and steep-ish terrain between ~6,350 to ~7,400 ft.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K is 30km long.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
Also hosted on 1 November 2025 near Cuba, NM, the 30 K course starts the same as the longer distances but turns around at the “Mesa Portales” aid station before returning. It shares the scenic high desert views, varied terrain (single-track, rocks, slickrock), and steep-ish terrain between ~6,350 to ~7,400 ft.
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K is 30km long.
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K take place?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 30K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
The 8-Mile race, part of the Deadman Peaks event on 1 November 2025 near Cuba, New Mexico, is designed for newer trail runners wanting to experience the landscape without the full ultramarathon distance. The route is an out-and-back on mixed single-track/jeep-trail terrain, with many of the same scenic features and desert high country terrain.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler is 12km long.
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
The 8-Mile race, part of the Deadman Peaks event on 1 November 2025 near Cuba, New Mexico, is designed for newer trail runners wanting to experience the landscape without the full ultramarathon distance. The route is an out-and-back on mixed single-track/jeep-trail terrain, with many of the same scenic features and desert high country terrain.
How long is the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler is 12km long.
Where does the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler take place?
The Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler takes place in Cuba, NM, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
Runna classifies the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadman Peaks Trail Run 8 Miler?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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