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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
4100 Aerospace Parkway NW, Albuquerque NM
5K
62–85°F · low rain risk
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2025
63–80°F
dry
2024
63–85°F
dry
2023
62–87°F
dry
2022
62–92°F
dry
2021
62–86°F
dry
2020
65–91°F
dry
2019
65–90°F
dry
2018
60–82°F
dry
2017
63–85°F
dry
2016
64–87°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Cloudy · 60–87°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 60°F · 10% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Come run or walk the Double Eagle II Airport runway with us! (Custom T-shirt is included with registration.) There will be a Mutt Strut too so, bring your pooch and walk, run or strut for two great causes!
Fundraising Goals
- Beneficiaries: City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department and EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Local Chapter 179.
- Previous Success: Last year, we raised over $2000 for these amazing charities!
- Goal: Let's make it even bigger at this second annual event!
Event Features
- Adoption Opportunities: CABQ Animal Welfare will be on-site all day with adorable adoptable dogs.
- Awards Ceremony: Join us for an awards ceremony afterwards!
- Enjoyment: There will be music and food trucks to replenish you after conquering the runway 5K!
Race Times
- Run the Runway 5k: 8:00 AM
- Mutt Strut 5k: 8:10 AM
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit: Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K.
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