SANDIA MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRAIL RUN

Albuquerque, NM

Sun, Oct 4, 2026

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When

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Where

13101 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque NM

Distances

10K · 5K

About this race

🏃‍♂️ SANDIA MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRAIL RUN

Get ready for the 22nd Annual NM Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Choose the 15K (NEW), 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 PERKS

Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for all 15K, 10K and 5K participants
Event Shirts: Great event shirts for all participants
Awards: Age-group and overall awards
Experience: Do not miss this incredible trail running experience. Lace up and join us for one of New Mexico’s most scenic fall events.

📍 EVENT LOCATION

START LOCATION:

Piedra Lisa Park
13101 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112

⏰ EVENT SCHEDULE

Date: October 4, 2026
15K Start: 8:00 a.m.
10K Start: 8:15 a.m.
5K Start: 8:30 a.m.

📦 PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, October 3, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FLEET FEET SPORTS
North Towne Plaza
5901 Wyoming Suite R
Albuquerque NM 87109

Please note: We highly encourage you to pick up your packets at Packet Pickup to avoid lines and guarantee your shirt size. At the event, any out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.

🚗 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 LOCATION

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. Allow plenty of time to reach the Start Line and seed yourself based on your projected pace. Note: The 5K Start (on Menaul) is just east of the 10K Start (next to the park).

📋 RACE (BIB) REQUIREMENTS

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front of all clothing during the entire race so it can be seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned. Non-registered runners are not permitted to take the course.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Headphones: Yes, but athletes competing for prizes cannot use electronic devices.
GPS Devices: Yes, participants may wear their GPS watches/devices.
Course Restrictions: No video devices, cell phones, or wheeled devices other than competitive wheelchairs are allowed.
Lost & Found: Yes, we will have a Lost & Found for items on race day.

🏥 MEDICAL SUPPORT

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned along the course at the aid station(s). The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears distressed or at risk. You will be directed to the medical area at the Finish Line if you have a health or medical problem.

🏆 AWARDS

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. All 10K and 5K participants will receive a finisher award immediately upon finishing the event.

💧 COURSE HYDRATION

Water and Powerade supply fluid replacement stations. The course is well marked with traffic cones and orange flag rods. Please stay on the designated trails.