The Great High Mountain Bed Race and Festival

May 30, 2026 @ 10:00AM — 2:00PM Mountain Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Midtown Ruidoso and Wingfield Park: Parade/Race Sudderth Drive & Center Street to Sudderth Dr & Country Club Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345 Get Directions

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Great Fun for a Great Cause!

This event supports the High Mountain Youth Project, which provides a crucial safety net for youth experiencing homelessness. Your participation helps keep them safe and supported through our Drop-in Center, 24-hour Youth Emergency Shelter, and Transitional & Rapid Rehousing programs.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!
Date: Saturday, May 30th Location: Midtown (Starting at Sudderth Drive & Center Street)
🏎️ The Schedule of Shenanigans
• 10:00 AM | The Bed Parade: Watch the teams strut their stuff as they head from Sudderth Drive & Center Street down to Country Club Drive. Expect high energy and plenty of team spirit.
The Main Event: Once the parade ends, the race begins! Teams will race their beds all the way back to the original starting line.
• After the race and until 2:00 PM | The After-Party: Head over to Wingfield Park for a festival full of food, games, and booth-hopping. We even have a Celebrity Jail. Plus, you get to vote for your favorite bed team!
• 12:00 PM | The Awards: Grab some glory at the trophy ceremony.
🛌 Why We’re Racing
It’s not just about bragging rights for the fastest four-poster. This event supports the High Mountain Youth Project, which provides a crucial safety net for youth experiencing homelessness. Your participation helps keep them safe and supported.
🏁 Get Involved!
• Build a Team: Grab your friends and enter the race.
• Set Up a Game/ Booth: Groups and businesses are encouraged to join the festival at Wingfield Park. Bring your own game or use one of ours.
• Just Show Up: Cheer on the racers in Midtown and eat some festival food and play some games at Wingfield Park.
Want more details? 🌐 Web: highmountainyouth.org 📞 Call: 575-808-8633
Don't sleep on this event—unless you're on the winning bed!



A big thank you to our sponsors!

Pole Position
Alto Cafe and Bakery
Lincoln County Medical Center
Richard and Ann Bartholomew
Cynthia Lose
Cynthia Lose
Pit Stop
Pioneer Bank
Summit Operations, Inc.
Laurie Benavides
ENMU- Branch Community College
Pace Car Sponsorship
First Savings Bank
Mattress Pro by Miller Waldrop Furniture
Laurie Benavides
Bart Bowen

$11,334 raised by 23 people

$25,000

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