The La Luz Trail Run is a 9 mile trail run that starts near the intersection of Tramway Road and Forest Service road 333, the road to the Juan Tabo Picnic Grounds, in the far northeast heights of Albuquerque, NM.  The race consists of 1.8 miles of paved road and 7.2 miles of dirt single track trail with a 12% grade.  The race finishes at the Sandia Crest (10,678') near the gift shop located by the radio and TV towers on the crest.  There is a strict 400 runner limit imposed on the race by the U.S. Forest Service.  In fall issue of 2001 Trail Runner Magazine, La Luz was selected as one of the "12 Most Grueling Trail Races in North America".

Race Director: Rodger Sack, (505) 797-0791

Were La Luz Trail runners faster in the 1980's??
Read this note from the race director - Rodger Sack!
La Luz Trail Run - Were Runners Faster in the 1980's?

The La Luz Trail Run is organized each year by the Albuquerque Road Runners running club in Albuquerque, NM.