CHUNKY MONKEY RUN

Albuquerque, NM

Sun, Jul 19, 2026

Past Event

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When

Sunday, July 19th, 2026

Where

1505 Candelaria Rd. NW, Albuquerque NM

Distances

10K · 5K

About this race

CHUNKY MONKEY RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

Get ready for one of the most fun runs of the summer in Albuquerque’s North Valley! Choose your adventure: 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk, or Kids K—all on a fast, flat course.

Finisher Medal: Finisher medal plus awesome Chunky Monkey T-shirt
Awards: Overall & age group awards
Treats: Cool summer treats at the finish
Misting Tunnel: Misting tunnel & super soaker zone for Kids K!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come run, walk, and celebrate summer with us!

Register now: www.irunfit.org

Proceeds support RunFit’s youth programs—helping build healthy habits and strong communities!

EVENT LOCATION

Valley High School
1505 Candelaria Rd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107

EVENT SCHEDULE

Date: July 19, 2026
10K: 8:00 A.M.
5K: 8:15 A.M.
Kids K: 9:15 A.M.

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION

July 18, 2026
11:00-3:00 P.M.
Fleet Feet Sports
North Towne Plaza
5901 Wyoming Suite R
Albuquerque NM 87109

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICK-UP.”

If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, you must decide for a representative to pick up your packet. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration area between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking for the event is available at Valley High School. Volunteers will be present to assist and direct you to an appropriate parking spot. To ensure the safety of participants and smooth traffic flow, please do not park on Valley Pool Rd or in the dirt area just north of it. Additionally, avoid parking along any part of the race route, which includes San Isidro Rd., Candelaria Blvd., Rio Grande Blvd., and Griegos Rd. Note that Griegos Elementary School, located just north of Valley Pool Rd, is also not a designated parking area.

All participants and spectators are asked to enter the Valley High School parking lot via Candelaria Blvd only. Parking spaces are available on both the front (south) and north sides of the school. Please remember that parking on Valley Pool Rd is strictly prohibited.

To avoid traffic congestion and ensure timely arrival, please plan to arrive between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Valley Pool Road will be closed to all vehicle traffic after 7:30 a.m.

START

5K & 10K races begin on or near the Valley H.S. Track: the 10K starts just east of the track in the school parking lot. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. The finish line is at Griegos Elementary School Field, north of Valley Pool Road, where race-day registration and post-race activities also take place.

This is a Gun Start with a timing chip finish: official timing begins when the gun sounds. Out-of-town participants can pick up packets at Griegos Elementary School Field on race day. All runners must wear their timing chip/bib visibly on the front to be ranked and eligible for awards.

EVENT DAY

All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event.

Conduct: Alcohol consumption, urinating, or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities is prohibited.
Instructions: Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials.
Health Guidelines: Attendees must adhere to city, state, and other public health guidelines, and those who are sick should not attend the Event.
Wellness Check: Participants exhibiting symptoms of infectious illnesses such as cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, etc. must refrain from participation.

COURSE MONITORING

Obey Officials: Participants must obey the directions of Event officials to avoid disqualification.
Course Integrity: Participants cannot leave and rejoin the race to gain a position.
Unfair Advantage: Shortening the race route will lead to disqualification.
Assistance Rules: Participants cannot receive assistance unless through designated Guide Runners/Support Runners.

PARTICIPANT SAFETY

Wheeled Devices: The use of wheeled devices, except for authorized participants, is strictly limited.
Event Signage: Participants must recognize and follow event signage regarding directions and facilities.
Medical Personnel: Authorized medical personnel may evaluate participants who appear in distress.
Retirement from Race: Participants must retire if ordered by official staff.

RESULT TIMING

Timing Device: All participants will be assigned an electronic timing device attached to their bib.
Proper Usage: Participants must wear their assigned timing device continuously from start to finish.
Timing Integrity: Participants wearing multiple timing devices will be disqualified.
Official Times: Finish times are reviewed before they are made official.

FINISH

The overall and age group division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day immediately following the Kids K.

10K Awards: Top three men and women awarded based on gun time: age group prizes for designated categories.
5K Awards: Same as 10K for top finishers and age categories.
Kids K: All registered participants (11 and under) will receive a recognition award: non-timed event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Headphones: Allowed for non-competitive participants: not allowed for those competing for prize money.
GPS Devices: Allowed for personal use, not official timing.
Lost & Found: Available on race day for missing items.
Refunds: Non-refundable and non-transferrable entries.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event. Possible changes include altering the start time or possibly cancelling the event. Visible lightning will delay the race in 15-minute increments. Extra water will be provided during extreme heat conditions.