Galisteo Basin Preserve Winter Trail Series

01/17/2026

Thank you all for attending The Goat! Another successfull event is in the books!! Here are a few photos from the beginning of the race for everyone's perusal.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for our final event, The Coyote, next month!

01/17/2026

The Goat has been marked! Trails are in great shape with just a few slick spots along the back of Eliza's Ridge...just slow down as you cross these areas. Weather and temps are looking good...it should be another great race day!!

01/16/2026

Heads up! Race registration for tomorrow's race, The Goat, closes at noon today. We will not be able to accommodate race day registrations or transfers. Sign up now or miss out.

The GBP Winter Trail Series is on Monday December 1, 2025 to Saturday February 28, 2026. It includes the following events: The Hare - In-person individual race only, The Goat - In-person JANUARY 17th, 2026 race only, The Coyote - In-person FEBRUARY 21st, 2026 race only, The Hare Virtual, The Goat Vi...

01/10/2026

If you can make it out to the GBP in the next couple days, early in the morning before the thaw (before 9am) it is worth it.

01/09/2026

It maybe snowing today but it will be gone (minus the shady parts) come race day next weekend😢. Be sure to sign up for The Goat before registration closes, Friday, January 16th @ noon. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!

The GBP Winter Trail Series is on Monday December 1, 2025 to Saturday February 28, 2026. It includes the following events: The Hare - In-person individual race only, The Goat - In-person individual race only, The Coyote - In-person individual race only, The Hare Virtual, The Goat Virtual, The Coyote...

12/21/2025

Now you can know exactly what the weather is like at the GBP!

⚡Check out the new GBP weather station!⚡

🌧SFFTS has supported the installation of a new weather station at the Cowboy Shack Trailhead in Galisteo Basin Preserve!

ℹThe new weather station has been installed in the SW corner of the orchard. You can view the output from the station HERE on the Ambient Weather Network--> https://ambientweather.net/dashboard/36c956e74446215d4f6943459c87bbe8

🙏Thanks to Brent Bonwell for leading the concept to reality!

12/15/2025

Attention fair-weather runners.....Saturday's forecast.

(Disclaimer: weather in New Mexico is notoriously unpredictable, but if this forecast pans out, gonna be a great day for racin in the baisn!)

12/13/2025

Just a heads up, registration for the Hare in-person closes Friday, December 19th at noon. We will not have race day registration and will not allow for bib transfers, no exceptions this year. Sign up before registration closes to join the fun!

The GBP Winter Trail Series is on Monday December 1, 2025 to Saturday February 28, 2026. It includes the following events: The Hare - In-person individual race only, The Goat - In-person individual race only, The Coyote - In-person individual race only, The Hare Virtual, The Goat Virtual, The Coyote...

11/30/2025

https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/Lamy/GBPWinterTrailSeries

11/23/2025

Just a friendly reminder that registration is open for the GBP Winter Trail Series, the best winter trail race series in New Mexico, and the early bird discount ends November 30th at midnight! If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the perfect time to jump in and save.

Whether you’re planning to run all three races in person or looking for more flexibility, we’ve got an option for you. Our non-competitive virtual category gives you the entire month of each race to complete your miles. You don’t need to be on the official course or hit the exact distance, just get outside, move your body, and enjoy winter on your own terms. (Though we highly recommend the course and distance whenever you can!)

You can also mix and match, joining us in person for some races and going virtual for others. If you plan to switch from virtual to in-person or vice versa for any race, just email us at least one week before that race. We are also working on a way to allow you to make these switches directly in RunSignUp for easier changes on your end. Please note: if you run the last race in the series virtually, there is a $10 shipping/handling fee for your swag. Or, if you plan on running it virtually from the start, you can sign up for the virtual series where shipping and handling is included.

Important note: running any race virtually disqualifies you from competitive awards for that race and the overall series, but you will still receive your finisher’s award.

Your participation directly supports Commonweal Conservancy, the stewards of the Galisteo Basin Preserve, and helps keep these amazing trails thriving.

Don’t wait, register today and lock in your early bird pricing before it ends on November 30th at midnight!

The GBP Winter Trail Series is on Monday December 1, 2025 to Saturday February 28, 2026. It includes the following events: The Hare - In-person individual race only, The Goat - In-person individual race only, The Coyote - In-person individual race only, The Hare Virtual, The Goat Virtual, The Coyote...

11/18/2025

A quick reminder that registration prices for the Galisteo Basin Preserve Winter Trail Series go up December 1st. Don't miss your chance to lock in the lower rate and join us for the best winter trail race series in New Mexico!

Also, don't forget we have a non-competitive virtual option, so even if you can't make it out to the preserve you can still be part of the winter fun and support a great community resource!

The GBP Winter Trail Series is on Sunday August 3, 2025 to Saturday February 28, 2026. It includes the following events: The Hare - In-person individual race only, The Goat - In-person individual race only, The Coyote - In-person individual race only, The Hare Virtual, The Goat Virtual, The Coyote V...

08/31/2025

Sharing from an email:

On Tuesday night, the Galisteo Basin Preserve was overwhelmed by a storm of record power and scale. More than five inches of rain fell in just a few hours—a deluge so fierce it scoured the land with the force of a thousand-year flood.

Arroyos overflowed their banks, crossings were swept aside, sections of trails were gutted, and overlooks—places where we pause to take in the beauty and immensity of this extraordinary landscape —were battered.

In collaboration with hundreds of community volunteers, dedicated nonprofit partners, and stewardship organizations like the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society, Commonweal has tended this landscape with love and vigilance: working to protect its fragile soils, its winding trails, and its living tapestry of piñon, juniper, and grasslands. Over the past two decades, we’ve come to appreciate the preserve’s fragility… and its resilience.

But today, the GBP suffers the wounds of a storm that few among us have ever witnessed.

In the aftermath of the flood, we are tasked with making urgent repairs: rebuilding roads and arroyo crossings, reclaiming trails, stabilizing erosion, and establishing safe passage to areas of the preserve’s heartland. The work will be time-consuming and costly. If you plan to visit the GBP during the next few weeks, please bring extreme care and avoid areas that have been severely impacted by erosion.

By current estimates, Commonweal will need to devote upwards of $40,000 to return the preserve to a condition where roads are fully accessible, trails are securely rebuilt, and drainages are cleared of trees and rocks.

Needless to say, FEMA won’t be coming to our rescue.

A generous gift today will constitute a gesture of resilience equal to the land’s own: an affirmation that this unique open space and recreational resource, beloved by thousands, will not be left torn and scarred by an epic flood. With your support, Commonweal will be able to quickly and efficiently restore the paths, crossings, and overlooks that tie us to this land and to one another.

In a time when the world and our nation feel increasingly fractured and unmoored, the Galisteo Basin Preserve continues to offer solace, beauty, and belonging. I hope you’ll chose to join me in responding to this moment with generosity and love for a precious, magical, and beautiful place that brings joy and light to our lives.

With gratitude and resolve,

Ted Harrison
President