The Wilderness Run is a challenging and scenic course in the foothills of the Piños Altos Mountain Range, just outside of the Gila Wilderness. The race takes 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 Under Age 18 Closed
Does not include T-shirt
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$5.00Apr 7 - May 22
8.1-Mile Run Under Age 18 Closed
Does not include T-shirt
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$5.00Apr 7 - May 22
8.1-Mile Run Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$17.00Apr 7 - May 22
8.1-Mile Walk Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$17.00Apr 7 - May 22
5K Run Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$17.00Apr 7 - May 22
5K Walk Closed
Does not include T-Shirt
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$17.00Apr 7 - May 22
Awards
Stoneware Robin Parsons bowls will be awarded to overall female & male winners in the 5K Run, overall female & winners in the 13K (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 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 25-27). Hit https://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 recently demolished, 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 26, 2018 8:00 AM - 8.1-Miler Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jim McIntosh
- mrgreendreams@msn.com
- Phone
- +1 575-574-2902
