Race Information

Runs, Races and Challenges

Packet Pickup

Race Packets can be picked up at:
Sport Systems, 6915 Montgomery NE
(Just west of Louisiana)

Thursday, April 29th & Friday, April 30th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 1st from 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Pick up your Race Number, Timing Tag (timed events only)  T-shirt & Valuable Coupons at Sport Systems Packet Pick-Up

You MUST have your Race Number pinned to the front of your shirt to participate.

Packets can also be picked up on Race Day at Late Registration — Please allow 30-45 minutes before your event start time. Visiting Sport Systems to pick up your packets is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

ChronoTrack Timing

Attention 10K and 5K Timed Runners!

Run for the Zoo will again use the disposable tag timing system created by ChronoTrack Systems. Timed Participants no longer have to pick up their timing chip on race day, or have it removed at the finish line. Each participant will receive an integrated bib and tag, encoding the runner's bib number into the tag's RFID chip.  The peel-off, disposable portion of the bib becomes a tag that runners attach to their shoe. The tag and instructions on how to secure the tag to your shoe will be attached to your race bib. Personal timing chips will NOT work with the new timing system. With ChronoTrack timing, your official time begins at you cross the start mat & stops when you cross the finish. Don't forget your tag on race day!  Remember, No Tag means No Time!

Read more about Chronotrack here

Awards

Medals will be awarded to male and female overall winners in all age levels and masters (40+) runners. Winners will be awarded the highest level of award for their finish time. No “double dipping.” Lower level awards will go to the next fastest runner in that gender/age division.

Medals will be awarded for first through third place male and female finishers in the following age divisions :

Medals will be awarded to male and female overall and masters (40+) runners. Winners will be awarded the highest level of award for their finish time. No "double dipping." Lower level awards will go to the next fastest runner in that gender/age division.

Other Prizes

Overall Winners

10K 1st Place Male & Female – Champion Medal - $100 Sport Systems Gift Card & a pair of New Balance shoes
5K 1ST Place Male & Female – Champion Medal - $100 Sport Systems Gift Card & a pair of New Balance shoes

Masters Winners

10K 1st Place Male & Female - Champion Medal - $100 Sport Systems Gift Card & a pair of New Balance shoes
5K 1st Place Male & Female - Champion Medal - $100 Sport Systems Gift Card & a pair of New Balance shoes

Open Team

1st Place 5K – (5) Champion Medals – (5) $50 Sport Systems Gift Cards

Shuttles & Parking

• Park & Ride is available from the Aquarium, along with other parking alternatives in the downtown area.
• 10th Street is part of the race course and will be closed. Coal and Iron between 8th and 10th will also be closed. Enter the Downtown area from Central using streets east of 8th (6th street, 4th street)
• Street parking will be available North of Coal and East of 10th, and any streets East of 8th. Parking Meters are FREE on Sundays! Please observe parking ordinances. Do not block residents’ driveways. Watch for No Parking Zones.
• Several parking lots are available in the Downtown area. Some will be free to participants, some are Pay Parking Lots. Vehicle owner assumes all risk and/or liability.

Free Parking Lots and Pay for Parking Lots

• NE corner of 5th and Lead
  – behind PNM building NW corner 5th and Lead behind Cafe - $3.00
  
• SW corner 5th and Silver
  – across from PNM building NE corner 5th and Coal - $1.75
  
• SW corner 6th and Silver
  – Silver Square permit parking NE corner 7th and Gold - $2.00
  
• SW corner 7th and Gold
  – Silver Square permit parking – behind USNM FCU and adjacent to brick office building NW corner 7th and Gold - $2.00
  
• NW corner 8th and Silver - $1.25
  
• West side of 7th between Silver and Gold – Silver Square large monthly permit lot
• SW corner of 8th and Silver – Albuquerque Publishing lot – Facing the fire station

   

Other Parking and Transportation Tips:

• Park-n-Ride will be available at the Albuquerque Biological Park and Aquarium – 2601 Central NW First pick-up is at 6:00 a.m. Shuttle service ends at 1:00 p.m.
• Enter at the North Lot – the New York entrance off Central – unless otherwise instructed.
• Buses will take participants to 6th and Silver; then it’s a short “warm-up” walk to the Start Line at 8th and Stover.
• If using Park -n- Ride, please arrive at the Aquarium at least one hour before your race starts.
• Parking space is limited. Lots will be closed when full. Parking ordinances will be enforced.
• DO NOT drop off race participants at the Aquarium. Drop offs can be made Downtown outside the race course. School groups and other large groups should plan designated meeting areas.
• Return service from 6th and Silver back to the Aquarium ends at 1:00.
• Be at 6th and Silver no later than 12:45 p.m.
• Street Parking and Downtown Parking Lots are the best option for the two early races
• (7:00 a.m. 10k and 8:30 a.m. Timed 5k). Try parking Downtown first. You may get closer to the race course and there’s no waiting for the bus.

   

Event Safety & Rules

• No Parking Allowed on Race Course!
• No strollers in any TIMED event.
• Strollers and Child Carrier Backpacks allowed ONLY in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and the 5K Fitness Walk. No Exceptions!
• To ensure the safety of all, strollers must start at the back of the pack
• No pets, rollerblades or scooters allowed in any event
• For the safety of the animals, many items are not allowed on the BioPark grounds. Please comply with all posted signs and volunteer instructions.
  Items Include:
  • Radios or Electronic Equipment
  • Potted or Artificial Plants
  • Firecrackers or Noise Makers Pets or Other Animals
  • Firearms, Bows, Guns of any kind
  • Alcohol or glass containers
  • Sling Shots, Any Game or Sports Equipment
  • Straws, Lids, or Plastic Bags
  • Toys (waterguns, bubbleguns, etc..)
  • Arts and Crafts (glue, glitter, etc.)
  • Balloons or Pinatas
  • Stakes (in grass areas)
  • Stickers Masks or Costumes (in animal areas)
  • Popsicles (sticks), breakable items

     

Other Activities

• Massage stations in the park provided by Crystal Mountain School of Therapeutic Massage.
• Race day warm-up at 9am provided by Defined Fitness
• Free treat courtesy of Creamland Dairies
• Participant refrestments provided by John Brooks Supermarket
• Water and sport drinks courtesy of Pepsi
• Expo booths on race day
• Free admission into the Zoo after the race
• Activities for the kids inside the Zoo provided by Presbyterian
• Awards ceremonies