Planning your JMTR adventure? The Visit Los Alamos website is an excellent resource for up-to-date lodging, dining, events, and attractions. For broader trail and regional info, check out the Jemez Ranger District for the Santa Fe National Forest.

 

Lodging

Whether you want to stay close to the action or make a scenic drive part of your race weekend, here are some great options:

• Wingate by Wyndham, Los Alamos - Closest hotel to the JMTR start/finish line with a drive time of about 10 minutes.

• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, White Rock - About 20 minutes from the start line.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Los Alamos - Conveniently located with quality amenities, though no current JMTR discounts are available.

• Jemez Hot Springs - Located in Jemez Springs, this location offers cabins and cottages, along with natural hot springs.

• Cañon del Rio  - An adobe-style inn on three acres in Jemez Springs.

• Cities of Gold Hotel & Casino, Pojoaque - Roughly 35 minutes from Los Alamos. No discount available for JMTR runners but a good alternative option if the other hotels are full.  

• Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder - Roughly 25 minutes from Los Alamos. No discount available for JMTR runners but a good alternative option if the other hotels are full.  

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You can also explore options via Airbnb and Vrbo with several cabins and homes available in Los Alamos, White Rock, Jemez Springs, and Bandelier-adjacent areas.

 

Camping/RV

Surround yourself with mountain air and starry skies. Nearby public lands offer plenty of camping opportunities:

• Los Alamos County Gate Primitive RV Camping 

• White Rock Visitor Center RV Park (20 minutes drive from JMTR Start/Finish)

• Juniper Family Campground & Ponderosa Group Campground (Bandelier National Monument)
  Near the intersection of State Route 4 and NM 501—great for tent camping and easy access to trails.

• Jemez Falls Campground (Santa Fe National Forest)
  Located along State Route 4. Scenic, forested, and developed with toilets and water.

• Santa Fe National Forest Camping
  The Santa Fe National Forest offers a variety of developed and primitive campgrounds in the Jemez Ranger District. The Santa Fe National Forest offers beautiful camping areas that range from low to high elevation, high desert to forested and primitive to developed. Click here to see a full list of their developed campgrounds. Note: Check for fire restrictions and current forest access conditions on the Santa Fe National Forest Alerts page. See also this user-created map of dispersed camping around Los Alamos. 

 

Dining

Here are JMTR-friendly spots to refuel, celebrate, or just chill with fellow runners:

• Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op – Stellar local brews. Bring your own food and enjoy the patio vibe.

• Pajarito Brewpub & Grill – Classic pub fare, burgers, and a rotating list of craft beers.

• Hot Rocks Java Café – Breakfast, coffee, and quick bites. Open weekday mornings.

• Sugar & Cream Café – Serving coffee, pastries, and gelato seven days a week.

• Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters – Serves fresh roasted coffee, pastries, and more, seven days a week.

• The Blue Window Bistro – Fresh and eclectic options for lunch and dinner.

• Cottonwood on the Greens – Scenic views and a full-service menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

• Ruby K’s Bagel Café – Bagels, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and locally roasted coffee.

• Los Alamos Cooperative Market – Organic groceries, grab-and-go eats, and trail snacks.

• Boese Brothers Brewery – Laid-back spot with beer, cider, and sandwiches.

• Pig + Fig Café (White Rock) – A local favorite for creative comfort food with a gourmet twist.

• Jemez Mountain Brewhouse (Jemez Springs) – A cozy microbrewery offering handcrafted beers and artisan pizza.

• Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon (Jemez Springs) – A rustic local favorite known for hearty New Mexican fare, cold drinks, and classic saloon charm.

• Santa Fe Brewing Co. – Sponsors the finish line celebration with top-tier recovery beverages (aka beer!).

 

Check out Visit Los Alamos Dining and the Jemez Springs website for even more local eats and updates.

 

Happenings

There are many other events happening around the time of the JMTR in Los Alamos County.

• May 7, 2025 – Splash & Dash Los Alamos

• May 8, 2025 –  Los Alamos Farmer’s Market

• May 10, 2025 – Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

• May 10, 2025 – Yes! In My Backyard (YIMBY) Film Festival

• May 10, 2025 – Los Alamos Community Winds Concert

• May 10-11, 2025 – Pajarito Literary Festival

 

Click here to see what’s happening down the road in Santa Fe.. The JMTR course highpoint, the summit of Pajarito Mountain, is in Sandoval county. See the Sandoval County site for fun things to see and do in Sandoval County. 

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