Southwest Series: November 8-13, 2026

Day 1 (Sun, Nov. 8): Farmington, New Mexico – NEW COURSE
Day 2 (Mon, Nov. 9): Durango, Colorado
Day 3 (Tues, Nov. 10): Bluff, Utah
Day 4: (Wed, Nov. 11): Flagstaff, Arizona
Day 5 (Thu, Nov. 12): Laughlin, Nevada
Day 6 (Fri, Nov. 13): Nipton, California

Register Online: HERE!!

Mail-in Registration Form: HERE!!

*Weather Update*

First, thank you all for your patience as we are working hard to make these events happen! As many of you are aware, there has been flooding issues in the Four Corners region, which has been creating concern about how these complications would impact the 2026 Southwest Series. Jesse manages this series and has been working with the local officials to makes sure we can safely hold our events, while also ensuring that our presence doesn’t negatively impact the local community. So, five of the six locations are expected to take place as planned with the one exception being Day 1 in Farmington, NM. The New Mexico event will have a new location; while remaining close to Farmington, the new location will be hosted on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property. This is also where the new Packet Pickup location will be located. So, in short, all six Days/States are scheduled to take place with the only change being to the New Mexico location, which will also be the location for Packet Pickup.

*One last note, BLM has fast-tracked our permit application, but it is still pending. While we are optimistic that it will get approved, there is still a chance that it could be denied. If anything changes, we will announce the details on our Southwest Series webpage, emails to all registered participants, and a post on our Southwest Series Facebook Group.

Quick Overview
Series Dates: Sunday, November 8-Friday, November 13, 2026
Race Times: New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona races will being at 7:00 AM MST; Nevada and California races will begin at 6:00 AM PST.
Early Start: Yes, optional for half-marathon, marathon, and 50K. Early Start is one hour before Regular Start, see table below for specific times.

Packet Pickup Options

• Pre-Series Packet Pickup: Saturday, November 7, 3:00-4:30 PM,
  • 7330-7656 Hood Mesa Trail
  • Farmington, NM
  • Coordinates: 36.799013, -108.156573 – Map Link
• Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: Beginning 90 minutes before Regular Start (30 minutes before Early Start) on race day, at the start line.

Time Limit: We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome! We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome! While we have a “no runner left behind” policy and there is no time limit for marathon (and shorter distances), we must abide by individual park hours. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they can finish at least 30 minutes prior to a park’s closing hours. Typically, our Start Times begin 12+ hours before park closings. Also, the last day of each Series does have a 10 hour time limit.
Pets/strollers: Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers; you’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children.
Group dinners, hotels, and airports: Check Southwest Series Facebook Group.

Hotel Searches: NM, CO, UT, AZ, NV, CA

Discounts: $10 discount on marathon/half marathon to active military, as well as members of any club that will list these events on their calendar. (Active.com requires a code to receive discount, which you can find on the club’s site or by contacting us.) We also offer a discount for local participants; contact us for details.
Food/Aid Stations: Due to our unique multi-loop course setup, we have one giant “aid station,” with more food and drink than you could ever need! Ask anyone who’s run at least one of our races; we’ve got everything from fruit to jelly beans to sandwiches, water to Gatorade to hot coffee, and everything in between. Way more than just granola bars and bananas–we even have our very own mobile kitchen, Loony Lunchbox!

What about the bling?
All participants, regardless of distance, receive a shirt, a Starter Medal (traditional medal with ribbon), a Year Tab Medal (year of completion), and a State Medal (in the shape of the state and details specific to the state) for each state/race they complete in the series. A bonus Series Finisher Medal is earned by those completing all days/states in a series. All of the medals then connect to make a string of bling! 
We even give a special award to each person participating in his or her first full or half marathon!
The best part, the caboose medal, which is earned by the final finisher of each marathon and half marathon!

Registration information is below. You may do any number of races; special medals are awarded to those who complete all six!

Race Locations:

• Day 1 (Sunday Nov. 8): New Mexico – NEW COURSE
  • 7330-7656 Hood Mesa Trail
  • Farmington, NM
  • GPS (map):  36.799013, -108.156573
  • Course Surface: Mostly hard-packed trails with a few soft sandy spots, along with a short section of asphalt.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 111′
  • Tentative Course Laps: 16 for Marathon

• Day 2 (Monday Nov. 9): Colorado
  • • Santa Rita Park
    • 111 S. Camino Rio
    • Durango, CO 81303
    • GPS (map): 37.260968, -107.878109
    • Course Surface: Smooth paved path with moderate hills.
    • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 76′
    • Tentative Course Laps: 12 for Marathon

• Day 3 (Tuesday Nov. 10): Utah
  • Stage at the Community Center
  • 3rd East & Mulberry Avenue
  • Bluff, UT
  • GPS (map): N 37.28542, W 109.5566202
  • Course Surface: Mix of pavement, gravel, and hard-packed dirt.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 72′
  • Tentative Course Laps: 16 for Marathon
  • Course Lap Preview

• Day 4 (Wednesday Nov. 11): Arizona
  • Buffalo Park
  • 2400 N Gemini Rd
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • GPS (map): N 35.217756, W 111.632843
  • Course Surface: Crushed gravel.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 52′
  • Tentative Course Laps: 12 for Marathon
  • Course Lap Preview

• Day 5 (Thursday Nov. 12): Nevada
  • River Walk Trail
  • On Pyramid Canyon Drive
  • Upriver from Laughlin, NV
  • GPS (map): N 35.19242, W 114.57601
  • Course Surface: Paved path with a short gravel section.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 85′
  • Tentative Course Laps: 12 for Marathon
  • Course Lap Preview

• Day 6 (Friday Nov. 13): California
  • Primm Valley Golf Club
  • 1 Yates Well Rd
  • Nipton, CA 92364
    • Course is North of Primm Valley Golf Club on Saragossa Drive
  • GPS (map): N 35.559993, W 115.419150
  • Course Surface: Flat asphalt with no shade.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 64′
  • Tentative Course Laps: 18 Laps for Marathon.

Driving Distances and Times

• Day 1 (NM) => Day 2 (CO): 51 miles, 1:03

• Day 2 (CO) => Day 3 (UT): 121 miles, 2:10

• Day 3 (UT) => Day 4 (AZ): 223 miles, 3:35

• Day 4 (AZ) => Day 5 (NV): 180 miles, 2:49

• Day 5 (NV) => Day 6 (CA): 76 miles, 1:17

New Mexico – Colorado – Utah – Arizona – Nevada – California
November 8-13 2026
Race type	By 4/30/26	5/1/26-6/30/26	7/1/26-9/30/26	After 9/30/26
Full	$120	$130	$145	$165
Half	$105	$115	$130	$145
10K	$65	$65	$65	$75
5K	$55	$55	$55	$65
50K	$130	$140	$155	$175
Register Online: HERE!!
Mail-in Registration Form: HERE!!
You may also register during packet pickup or on race day (cash/check/credit card/PayPal). Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to another participant.