The Wilderness Run is a challenging and scenic course in the foothills of the Piños Altos Mountain Range, outside of the Gila Wilderness, taking place primarily off-pavement, on trails and dirt roads in the Gila National Forest. The 8-mile Wilderness Run, as well as the 5-K run and 5-K walk, start and finish at the historic Parade Grounds of Fort Bayard.
The 8-mile Wilderness Run follows the same old course you’ve loved all these years: a gritty, dust-choked, coyote-scented ankle-twister in the foothills of the Gila Wilderness, with a finish over crumbling pavement on the historic Ft. Bayard Parade Grounds (before an adoring audience).
The 5-K course circles the National Cemetery and the historic Fort Bayard Golf Course.
Proceeds from this event will benefit The Ella, Michael, & Ella Scholarship Fund at Aldo Leopold Charter School.
Registration fees
5K Run with T-Shirt Closed
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$30.00Apr 21 - May 25
5K Walk with T-Shirt Closed
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$30.00Apr 21 - May 25
8.1-Mile Run with T-Shirt Closed
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$30.00Apr 21 - May 25
8.1-Mile Walk with T-Shirt Closed
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$30.00Apr 21 - May 25
8.1-Mile Run Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$15.00Apr 21 - May 25
8.1-Mile Walk Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$15.00Apr 21 - May 25
5K Run Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$15.00Apr 21 - May 25
5K Walk Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$15.00Apr 21 - May 25
5K Run Under Age 18 Closed
Does not include T-shirt
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$5.00Apr 21 - May 25
8.1-Mile Run Under Age 18 Closed
Does not include T-shirt
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$5.00Apr 21 - May 25
5K Run Under Age 18 with T-shirt Closed
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$20.00Apr 21 - May 25
8.1-Mile Run Under Age 18 with T-shirt Closed
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$20.00Apr 21 - May 25
Awards
Stoneware Robin Parsons bowls will be awarded to overall female & male winners in the 5k Run, overall female & winners in the 13.1 km (8.1-mile) Run, & overall winners in the Masters Championship (8.1 miles). Two other bowls will be awarded to honored guests.
Age groups for both females and males are Youth (age 17 & under), Prime (18-39), Masters (40-59), & Supermasters (60 & older).
Race Day Registration
Race Day Registration opens at 6:30 AM near the starting line (at the Parade Grounds) and costs $20. T-shirts are not likely to be available, of course.
Sponsors
We are grateful for the continued support of our sponsors: Aldo Leopold Charter School, Morning Star Printing, Ft. Bayard Medical Center, Gila National Forest, & Silver City Adventure Trails.
Silver City Blues and Bikes Festival
After the race, head downtown for the Silver City Blues Festival, which runs Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28.) Hit http://www.silvercitybluesfestival.org for details.
Directions to Ft. Bayard and Parade Grounds
Directions from Silver City: Take US 180 East for approximately 5 miles. Turn left just before reaching the town of Santa Clara & follow the Ft. Bayard historic signage until you arrive at the parade grounds. Note that the old hospital was demolished last spring, so we are planning to start & finish near Officers Row again this year.
For greatest convenience, park in the lot situated at the corner of Calle El Centro & Camino del Viento (near the quonset hut). See you there!
Event schedule
- Sat, May 27, 2017 8:00 AM - 8.1-Miler Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jim McIntosh
- mrgreendreams@msn.com
- Phone
- +1 575-574-2902
