NM GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE 10K, 5K, 1-MILE WALK, KIDS K and INFLATABLE COSTUME MAD DASH

Event Description

Get ready for the 23rd Annual NM Great Pumpkin Chase! Join us for a festive fall morning featuring the 10K, 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Walk, Inflatable Costume Mad Dash, and Pumpkin Dash Kids K.

Hundreds of participants will take to the streets of the scenic Albuquerque Country Club neighborhood for a flat and fast course perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities. Come ready to race, walk, dress in costume, or simply enjoy a fun-filled morning with family and friends!

The Great Pumpkin Chase features something for everyone, including the always-popular Pumpkin Dash Kids K, the hilarious Inflatable Costume Mad Dash, age-group awards, overall awards, and a Best Costume Contest. Great shirts, finisher medals, professional timing, and plenty of post-race fun make this one of RunFit’s favorite fall traditions.

Registration Includes

• Shirt: Official race logo shirt
• Medal: Finisher medal
• Timing: Professional chip timing using a disposable bib tag
• Refreshments: Well-stocked finish-line refreshments

Event Information

Location: Rio Grande Park, 1744 Kit Carson SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

• 10K: 9:00 a.m.
• 5K: 9:05 a.m.
• 1 Mile Walk: 9:50 a.m.
• Kids K: 10:15 a.m.
• Inflatable Costume Mad Dash: 10:30 a.m. (untimed Fun Run)

Packet Pickup

Join us for Runner Packet Pickup and Late Registration on:

• Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
• Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Location: Fleet Feet Sports, North Towne Plaza, 5901 Wyoming Suite R, Albuquerque NM 87109

Parking

Please use designated parking areas only. Do not park on Kit Carson Drive or anywhere on the course as identified by traffic cones and event signage. Respect the neighborhood by not blocking driveways.

Start Information

All events start near finish immediately north of Rio Grande Park on Kit Carson Drive. Races will start promptly at designated times. This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish.

Medical Support

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears distressed or at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Headphones: Yes, but athletes competing for prizes cannot use them.
• GPS Devices: Allowed, but will not count as official times.
• Course Restrictions: Music devices are allowed: cell phones and other gadgets are discouraged and may lead to disqualification.
• Refund Policy: Sale or transfer of race entries is strictly prohibited and fees are non-refundable.

Event Day Conduct

Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner towards the community and fellow participants during their participation in the event.

Finish Information

• Awards Ceremony: Immediately following the Kids K.
• Overall 10K Prizes: Top three men and women determined by gun time.
• Age Group Prizes: Top three finishers in specific age categories for men and women.
• Costume Contest: Awards will be presented to the best costumes as voted on by the race director and the RunFit staff.

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are needed! Contact RunFit at (505) 217-4774 for more details. Thank you to all our volunteers for their support!

Contact Information

For race questions and information, reach out to:

RunFit, 12104 Palm Springs Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: (505) 217-4774

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.irunfit.org

Race Link

For more information and registration, visit: NM Great Pumpkin Chase.