NM SWEETHEART RUN 10K, 5K and KIDS K

NM SWEETHEART RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

Event Location: Bosque School
4000 Bosque School Rd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Date: February 14, 2026
• 10K: 10:00 a.m.
• 5K: 10:15 a.m.
• Kids K: 11:00 a.m.

RUNNER PACKET PICK-UP & LATE REGISTRATION

Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Heart and Sole Sports
2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

PLEASE NOTE: Race-day registration is available: however, all pre-registered participants must pick up their event packets at Packet Pickup. If you cannot pick up your packet in person, please arrange for a representative to collect it on your behalf. Out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning at the registration area near the finish line.

START INFORMATION

Race-day registration will be located near the Bosque School Track and Field (just south of the main campus).

Important: All participants must wear their RunFit bib to be officially timed and eligible for awards. The timing chip is attached to the back of the bib. Do not bend, alter, or remove the chip. The bib must be worn on the front and remain visible at all times. All races will start promptly at the posted times. Please allow extra time to park, walk to the start, and line up by your projected pace.

This event uses a Gun Start with Chip Finish. Official time begins when the horn sounds.

PARKING

Entrance & Exit: Bosque School via Coors & Bosque School Rd. (just south of Coors & Montaño).

• Parking: Use designated parking areas only.
• Access: Use Learning Rd. and Coors Blvd. to enter and exit.
• Prohibition: Do NOT attempt to enter or exit via Montaño.

RESTROOMS

Port-a-potties will be available near the start/finish area. Please allow ample time before your race starts.

EVENT DAY CONDUCT

All participants are expected to behave professionally and respectfully toward the community, staff, volunteers, and other runners.

• Prohibited conduct: Alcohol consumption on course.
• Unacceptable behavior: Public urination/defecation.
• Safety: Obstructing pathways or behaving unsafely.
• Consequences: Violators may be removed from the course and disqualified.

Participants must follow instructions from event officials, volunteers, police, fire, medical staff, and city officials. Do not attend if you are ill, symptomatic, or have had recent exposure to infectious illness.

COURSE MONITORING RULES

Failure to follow directions from officials may result in disqualification. Participants leaving the course may not rejoin to improve time or pace another runner. Cutting the course will result in immediate disqualification.

• Assistance: Receiving unauthorized assistance (including pacing from a non-registered person) is prohibited.
• Security: Anyone without an official bib will be removed from the course.
• Participation: Only registered participants may run: no companions allowed unless officially permitted.

PARTICIPANT SAFETY

Official course marshal bicycles. Participants must understand race signage and maps. Medical personnel may remove any runner from the event if deemed necessary. Participants must stop upon orders from officials.

• Responsibility: Participants are responsible for all medical expenses.
• Event conditions: Event officials may delay or cancel the race due to weather or emergencies.
• Emergency alerts: Participants should use and understand the Event Alert System (EAS).

RESULT TIMING

All participants receive an electronic timing device attached to their bib. Timing requires wearing your assigned bib properly from start to finish.

• Disqualification Rules: Wearing multiple bibs/timing chips.
• Timing splits: Missing or irregular timing splits.
• Start time: Starting outside the official start time.

Appeals must be submitted within 3 days of race day.

RACE/BIB REQUIREMENTS

Bib must be worn on the front, visible, and unaltered. Bibs are non-transferable.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Medical staff will be stationed along the course and at the finish. If you feel unwell or cannot finish, notify a race official immediately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

• Headphones: Can I run with headphones? Yes, but please use only one earpiece for safety.
• GPS Devices: Can I use a GPS device? Yes, but GPS data is not considered official timing.
• Prohibited Items: What is NOT allowed on the course? Cameras, phones, and recording devices (while running), strollers, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, unauthorized wheeled devices.

Lost & Found: Yes. Call 505-217-4774 after the event.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

The weather will be monitored closely. Updates may be provided via:

• Website: www.irunfit.org
• Email: Email announcements.
• PA System: On-site PA system.

Lightning will delay the race in 15-minute increments. Extra water will be provided in the event of heat.

FINISH INFORMATION & AWARDS

Awards will begin immediately following the Kids K.

• 10K Awards: Top 3 men & women overall (gun time).
• Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69*, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.

5K Awards: Top 3 men & women overall (gun time). Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.

Team of 2 (5K & 10K): Top 3 Teams. Individuals remain eligible for individual awards.

Kids K: Begins 11:15 a.m. Meet inside the Bosque School Track at 11:00 a.m. All participants receive a recognition award.