Platypus Run

Join us for the first annual Platypus Run, a joyful, family-friendly 5K run and 1K fitness walk weaving through the beautiful Los Poblanos Open Space in Albuquerque, NM!

Every step you take helps shine a light on pericardial disease and supports the Pericarditis Alliance, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving diagnosis, treatment, and hope for patients. All proceeds from the race will go to the Pericarditis Alliance, a 501(c)(3).

All registrants will receive a Platypus Run bandana, and the option to purchase a race T-shirt.

Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Los Poblanos Open Space

Run/walk with us. Support the cause. Help bring awareness to a condition that deserves to be seen.

For many who are diagnosed with pericarditis — a very painful and often misunderstood inflammation of the protective sac around the heart — it is scary and life changing. Although an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S face chronic or recurrent pericarditis each year, awareness and research remain far too limited. Many of us navigate this condition alone, hoping for better answers, better treatments, and a community that understands.

No Pain, All Gain!