The Philmont Trail Race supports Philmont Scout Ranch and the Boy Scouts of America in providing its mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oat and Law. Proceeds from the race benefit Philmont Scout Ranch. 

Philmont Scout Ranch is a 140,000 acre high adventure camp owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America with over 300 miles of trails. Philmont’s main program is challenging and educating scouts ages 13 to 21 years of age through 12, 9, and 7 day backpacking treks. Crews of 8-12 individuals additionally have the opportunity to participate in programs such as climbing, shooting, biking, living history, fishing and much more. Learn more about Philmont Scout Ranch and its mission at www.philmontscoutranch.org

2025 Race Schedule at a Glance 

8/1/2025

• 2:00pm - Packet Pick up OPEN @ Philmont Welcome Center
• TBD – Troop 68 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser in Cimarron
• 6:00pm - Packet Pick up CLOSES

8/2/2025

• 4:30am – Bus to 50 Mile start line departs Welcome Center
• 5:00am – 50 Mile Race Starts
• 5:30am – Bus to Marathon start line departs Welcome Center
• 6:00am – Marathon Starts
• 6:30am – Bus to Heavy Half start line departs Welcome Center
• 7:00am – Heavy Half Starts
• 7:30am – Bus to Tooth Ridge Sprint start line departs Welcome Center
• 8:00am – Tooth Ridge Sprint Starts
• 9:00am – Finish Line Opens @ Silver Sage Staff Activity Center
• 12:15-12:45pm - Lunch @ Dining Hall (racers only)
• 5:45-6:15pm - Dinner @ Dining Hall (racers only)
• 11:00pm – Finish Line Closes

8/3/2025

• 10:00am – Tent Check out