Capitan Mountain 34 Hour

Capitan Mountain 34 Hour - April 17 - 18, 2026

In the shadow of where America's most beloved bear found his destiny, we gather for 34 hours of mountain magic. Run where Hotfoot became Smokey, where wilderness preservation was born from flames, and where ultra dreams take flight under New Mexico skies.

The Main Event: Capitan 34-Hour

Start: Friday, 6:00 AM
Finish: Saturday, 4:00 PM
Location: Capitan, New Mexico

Choose Your Adventure

• 34-Hour Challenge: 100 Miles (Earn the coveted buckle), 80 Miles (Special Smokey's 80th Birthday Buckle). All other distances receive finisher medals.
• Hotfoot Teddy 12-Hour: Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Finisher medals for all runners.
• Rabbit 6-Hour: Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Finisher medals for all runners.

Course Magic

• Soft, runnable 4-mile loops
• Central aid station/headquarters
• Crew-optional design
• Perfect for: First-time ultra runners, Mountain veterans, Everyone in between

The Perks

• Food truck included with registration: Lunch, Dinner, Midnight snacks (34-hour runners)
• Pacers allowed midnight - 6:00 AM
• Camping available at start/finish: First come, first served (BLM rules)
• Some RV water hookups available

Packet Pickup

Thursday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Rob Jaggar Campground (start/finish)

Race Timing

ZEN ARCADE TIMING provides professional chip timing for all YETI TRAIL RUNNERS events.

The Smokey Connection

In 1950, a badly burned black bear cub named "Hotfoot" was found by firefighters in Lincoln National Forest. This brave little survivor became Smokey Bear, America's wildfire prevention icon. Now, you can run where Smokey's story began, adding your own tale of endurance to these historic grounds.

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