13101 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque NM
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
🏃♂️SANDIA MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRAIL RUN
Get ready for the 22nd Annual NM Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Choose the 10K or 5K and enjoy an unforgettable run with stunning views of the Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque, the Sandia Mountain foothills, and even hot air balloons below. This beautiful trail event is a great way to challenge yourself, enjoy the outdoors, and be part of an amazing community tradition.
🎖️PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
- Finisher Medals: All 10K and 5K participants will receive finisher medals.
- Event Shirts: Great event shirts for all participants.
- Awards: Age-group and overall awards will be presented.
- Community Tradition: Join us for one of New Mexico’s most scenic fall events.
📍EVENT INFORMATION
Start Location
Piedra Lisa Park
13101 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Event Schedule
October 4, 2026
10K: 8:15 a.m.
5K: 8:30 a.m.
Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Saturday, October 3, 2026
11:00 to 3:00 p.m.
FLEET FEET SPORTS
North Towne Plaza
5901 Wyoming Suite R
Albuquerque NM 87109
🚦RACE DAY DETAILS
Registration:
Race Day Registration will be located at Piedra Lisa Park. All participants who want to know their finish time and are eligible for age-group and overall awards must wear a timing chip on the back of their event bib. All bibs must be worn on the front of the person and always be visible.
Parking:
PLEASE USE THE SIDE STREETS TO PARK. DO NOT PARK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MENAUL (FROM THE PARK TO THE OPEN SPACE PARKING LOT – THIS AREA IS RESERVED FOR COURSE ONLY).
Start:
The start location for the 5K & 10K running events is Piedra Lisa Park. Portable restrooms will be near the Start/Finish – just west of the park. All races will start promptly at the designated times listed above.
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Headphones: Yes, athletes can use headphones, but those competing for prizes cannot.
- GPS Devices: Participants may wear their GPS watches, but they will not count as official timing.
- Prohibited Items: No video devices, cell phones, or wheeled devices other than authorized competitive wheelchairs.
- Lost & Found: A Lost & Found will be available. Call 505.217.4774 for assistance.
🏅AWARDS AND RESULTS
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day at 9:30 a.m. The top three men and women will receive overall awards determined by gun time.
Results will be posted on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.org on 10/4/26.
💪MEDICAL SUPPORT
Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears distressed or at risk.
🎉VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteers are still needed! Please call (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: stephenpino@hotmail.com.
🌍COURSE LINKS
SANDIA SHADOWS 5K: Map My Run - 5K Route
SANDIA SHADOWS 10K: Map My Run - 10K Route
🔗MORE INFORMATION
For more information, visit www.irunfit.org.
Thank you for helping combat childhood obesity and build community, one event at a time.
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