The 44th Annual La Luz Trail Run
Will be Held on
Sunday, August 2, 2009
7:00 AM

The La Luz Trail Run is a 9 mile trail run that starts near the intersection of Tramway Road and Forest Service road 333, the road to the Juan Tabo Picnic Grounds, in the far northeast heights of Albuquerque, NM.  The race consists of 1.8 miles of paved road and 7.2 miles of dirt single track trail with a 12% grade.  The race finishes at the Sandia Crest (10,678') near the gift shop located by the radio and TV towers on the crest.  There is a strict 400 runner limit imposed on the race by the U.S. Forest Service.  In fall issue of 2001 Trail Runner Magazine, La Luz was selected as one of the "12 Most Grueling Trail Races in North America".

Race Director: Rodger Sack,  (505) 270-1613


2009 La Luz Trail Run Lottery
The lottery for the 2009 La Luz Trail Run opens January 1, 2009, and continues until May 1, 2009.
Registration for the 2009 race will be $40.


La Luz Trail Run RESULTS!!
These are the final results for the 2008 race. Congratulations to all the finishers and thanks to all the volunteers.



Were La Luz Trail runners faster in the 1980's??
Read this note from the race director - Rodger Sack!
La Luz Trail Run - Were Runners Faster in the 1980's?


La Luz Trail Run History - by Tom Kirchgessner
(Written November 2007)

Welcome to the Albuquerque Road Runners - Running New Mexico
The La Luz Trail Run is organized each year by the Albuquerque Road Runners running club in Albuquerque, NM.
Updated December 24, 2008