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Taos
New Mexico
July 24-26, 2026
High desert. Mountain culture. A race set in terrain where every loop feels like a real expedition.
ages
6-14
Course
2.5-4 miles
Obstacles
12-15
Team
2 kids
High desert. Mountain culture. A race set in terrain where every loop feels like a real expedition.
High desert. Mountain culture. A race set in terrain where every loop feels like a real expedition.
Kids navigate singletrack and switchbacks on two wheels. Helmets and gloves required. Skills clinic covers riding fundamentals, braking, and trail confidence.
Trekking, hiking, and obstacle navigation across the natural landscape. No shortcuts — just the terrain and your teammate.
Every Kids Adventure Race course includes a water element — creek crossings, swim sections, or paddle challenges. PFD required and provided at Fruita. Skills clinic covers water safety and navigation.
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Friday, July 24
Four hours. Local experts cover mountain biking, ropes, map reading, and first aid. Space limited to 60 kids — registered racers get priority.
Skills clinic times sent prior to event
Saturday, July 25
Ages 10–14. Three waves: 9am / 10:30am / 12pm. Teams start 2 minutes apart. Awards ceremony after the final wave.
WAVE TIMES SENT 3 DAYS PRIOR
Sunday, July 26
Ages 6–9. Same wave structure, scaled course. Shorter distance, same obstacles, same finish-line pride. Awards party after.
ALL SPECTATORS WELCOME
Price goes up May 14 — register now.
EARLY BIRD
Now — May 28
$180
PER TEAM
$90 per person
STANDARD
May 29 — Jun 28
$220
PER TEAM
$110 per person
FINAL PUSH
May 29 — Jun 28
$260
PER TEAM
$130 per person
LAST MINUTE
Jul 16 — race day
$300
PER TEAM
$150 per person
Entry for the full team — two racers, one shared finish line.
Custom medal for each kid who crosses. Earned, not handed out.
Athlete shirts for both teammates. The real kind.
Gear, snacks, and goodies from our event sponsors — one bag per racer.
Top 3 finishers in each age bracket and category take home awards.
Sportsmanship, Team Spirit, Environmental Stewards — beyond the podium.
Local Sponsors
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Taos is the most technically demanding venue on the 2026 calendar — and the most visually spectacular. Set at 9,200 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the course runs through high desert singletrack where red dirt meets alpine terrain, the air is genuinely thin, and every section earns its place.
This is the first time The Kids Adventure Race has come to Taos Ski Valley, and it was built for exactly this kind of terrain: a course that doesn't compromise, obstacles that are real, and a finish line with mountain views families will talk about for years.
Skills clinic Friday. Two race days: Saturday and Sunday. If your kid has been asking for something that feels like an actual expedition — this is it.
What to Bring
Every team must arrive at the start line with the full required kit. Being prepared is part of Adventure Racing. Each athlete is responsible for themselves and their teammates on the course, proper gear is required.
Gear checks happen before you race. Missing gear means you can’t start — no exceptions.
Harnesses and personal flotation devices (PFDs)are provided at the race venue. Racers are welcome and encouraged to bring their own if they have them.
Every course. Every location. Every year.
Trained race staff and volunteers on-course at every obstacle and transition
Required safety gear verified at the start line — no gear, no race
Age-appropriate courses designed and tested by adventure racing professionals
