Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon

Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon A 43-mile race that takes you up and down Mt. Taylor, President's Day Weekend. The Quad involves cycling, running, skiing and snowshoeing.

Bike: Racers begin at an elevation of 6,500 ft. with a 13 mile road race through the streets of Grants and then begin the 1,700 foot climb from desert cactus to ponderosa pine. Run: At the end of the paved road, bikes are parked and racers must run the next five miles on gravel roads. The road generally starts out dry but usually turns to snow pack. This part of the course will climb 1,250 feet

in elevation. Cross County Ski: Runners then turn to cross-country skis to challenge the next 1,200 foot climb of the mountaineering ski course that covers two miles. During the final yards of this course you must face the notorious "Heart Break Hill" that lies waiting for weary racers. Snowshoe: The remaining one mile climb on snowshoes gains 600 feet to reach the 11,301 foot summit of Mt. Taylor where a person can see for over one hundred miles on a clear day. and then...
The race is only half over. You must reverse the four events and race the 21 miles back to the Start/Finish line. Watch our 2 part video in the video section below for a more detailed description of the race.

Registration is now open for the 2027 Mt Taylor Winter Quadrathlon!Join us President’s Day Weekend — Saturday, February ...
08/17/2026

Registration is now open for the 2027 Mt Taylor Winter Quadrathlon!

Join us President’s Day Weekend — Saturday, February 13th — for the 44th year of this thrilling winter race that summits northwest New Mexico’s tallest peak, 11,301’ Mt Taylor, before descending back into the town of Grants.

The Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon is a 43-mile endurance challenge that is comprised of biking, running, skiing, and snowshoeing.

Solo, Pair, and 3-4 Person Team categories available. The Kids Quad will also return this year.

NEW! For 2027, the location has changed for the Start/ Finish line, registration, and equipment check-in.

The new Start/ Finish location will slightly alter the bike segment on the course. Racers will now begin at NMSU Grants, located at 1500 3rd Street, and head up 2nd Street towards the original starting line before turning onto 1st Street to head out of town towards Mt Taylor. Segment distance will remain close to the original biking distance.

Register Today: https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/Grants/MtTaylorWinterQuadrathlon

Join the Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon, a challenging 44-mile race featuring biking, running, skiing, and snowshoeing in Grants, NM. Perfect for outdoor race enthusiasts.

📆 Mark your calendars — registration opens for the 44th Annual Mt Taylor Winter Quadrathlon on Monday at 10am MDT!The Qu...
08/13/2026

📆 Mark your calendars — registration opens for the 44th Annual Mt Taylor Winter Quadrathlon on Monday at 10am MDT!

The Quad returns Saturday, February 13th, 2027, for an exciting race to the summit of northwest New Mexico’s highest peak via bike, run, ski, and snowshoe.

Stay tuned for updates and to learn more about what’s new this year.

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📸 Community Spotlight: Amanda & Travis McWhorterIf you’ve raced the Quad recently, chances are you’ve seen Travis McWhor...
07/09/2026

📸 Community Spotlight: Amanda & Travis McWhorter

If you’ve raced the Quad recently, chances are you’ve seen Travis McWhorter and Amanda McWhorter snapping photos at the starting line, along the course, and during the awards ceremony. We don’t know how it’s possible for these two to be everywhere all at once, but somehow they get it done — and we couldn’t be more appreciative of the time and energy they’ve dedicated to supporting the Quad.

This weekend, Travis will race in the legendary Hardrock100 for the first time, with Amanda on course shooting photos of the race for the second year in a row. Wishing you both the best of luck, and can’t wait to follow along on this amazing journey!

We would like to give a huge shoutout to all of our race participants and gracious donors to the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon ...
05/14/2026

We would like to give a huge shoutout to all of our race participants and gracious donors to the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon Scholarship Fund! Because of your support, we were able to award two $400 scholarships to these amazing young ladies who volunteered their time and helped us throughout Quad season and on race day.

To Mirian and Olivia — we wish you both nothing but the best of luck and well wishes as you begin your next chapters in life. We are so proud of you and grateful for all of your hard work and dedication!

Thank you again to everyone who continues to support the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon and help make opportunities like this possible.

Shoutout to our Mt. Taylor Doublers!Doublers are some of the toughest people we know. If you complete the Mt. Taylor 50K...
05/01/2026

Shoutout to our Mt. Taylor Doublers!

Doublers are some of the toughest people we know. If you complete the Mt. Taylor 50K in the fall and then go on to finish the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon as a soloist the following winter, you will be a Mt. Taylor Doubler! Doublers receive a custom scarf upon crossing the line at the Quadrathlon.

The Mt. Taylor 50k will take place on Saturday, September 26th, and registration is now open. Are you ready to take on the Doubler? Sign up, start training, and come experience Mt. Taylor in its

Learn more about the Mt. Taylor Doubler and register today: https://www.mttaylorquad.org/mt-taylor-doubler

Hurry! Less than 90 spots available.

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