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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Start (Run or Walk) | Other | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $70 | 210 |
| Trail Race (Runners) | Other | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $70 | 210 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Early Start (Run or Walk) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 7,930 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Aspen Vista, Hyde Park Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for The Big T. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:51 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:05, and half the field in 2:28:51; the last tenth came in after 3:13:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:05:58 | 1:36:32 |
| 30-39 | 1:49:33 | 1:31:59 |
| 40-49 | 2:31:45 | 1:38:33 |
| 50-59 | 2:37:00 | 1:49:41 |
| 60-69 | 2:58:01 | 2:22:05 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 57 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 108 to 170 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:24:19 to 2:28:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 (-1%) | 2:28:51 | under 1:38:51 | 1:26:54 |
| 2024 | 171 (same) | 2:27:17 | under 1:42:02 | 1:28:01 |
| 2023 | 171 (+30%) | 2:29:06 | under 1:45:59 | 1:14:55 |
| 2022 | 132 (+22%) | 2:24:51 | under 1:48:56 | 1:23:53 |
| 2021 | 108 | 2:24:19 | under 1:50:49 | 1:24:31 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of The Big T cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Hello Runners! The Big Tesuque Trail Run starts on Saturday, October 10th! We wanted to include some important information about the race. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any additional questions. The Course. The…
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Come celebrate the 40th running of The Big T!
Since 1985, this Santa Fe classic starts at Aspen Vista parking lot on Hyde Park Road (NM-475) in Santa Fe, NM. The route climbs six miles and 2000 feet to the summit of Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest and then returns to Aspen Vista, for a round-trip total of 12 miles. Race proceeds benefit Wings of America, a charitable group supporting running programs for Native American youth and teens.
Help us make our goal of $5,000 in donations to Wings Of America through this site here . A $20 donation is appreciated if you can afford it.
We acknowledge, and give thanks.