Cycling & running events in Farmington, 2026

Farmington Training Notes

Running: Farmington runners keep the easy stuff close to the Animas River Trail, where more than 7 miles of paved, mulch, dirt, and cobblestone paths roll through Animas Park and Berg Park. The trail runs 8 miles with 36 feet of gain. SWR meets for group runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM, and anyone can jump in after signing the waiver. Glade Run brings the longer dirt work, with Kinsey: Seven Sisters Loop, Sheriff’s Posse Outer Loop, Rigor Mortis, and Alien Run. Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk anchors the river calendar.

Cycling: Farmington riders start with the Animas River Trail when the legs want a casual cruise, then point bikes toward Glade Run Recreation Area when singletrack is the plan. Glade Run gives mountain bikers more than 100 miles of trails, and San Juan College Bike Park adds 160 acres of non-motorized hiking and biking terrain. The singletrack course runs 8 miles. Hood Mesa, Piñon Mesa, and the high desert plateaus hold the climbs. The course covers 3 km with 1,887 m of climbing. Road Apple Rally is the anchor event.

Season: Farmington sits at 5,400 feet, so spring base miles feel honest even before the hills start talking. March through September gives runners and cyclists the best window, with the Animas River Trail staying useful for Z2, intervals, and easy recovery spins. Summer brings hot semi-arid days, so locals get out early, carry more water, and save bigger efforts for the cooler edges. Winter brings cold conditions with low precipitation, and the routine shifts toward sunny midday runs, layered gravel rides, and shorter trail sessions when the desert singletrack firms up.