Runs, Races and Challenges

Time	Race	Additional Information
7:00 am	10K Timed Run	10K Info Course Map »
	10K Altitude Challenge	Win $10,000 »
8:30 am	5K Timed Run	5K Info and Course Map »
	5K Team Competitions	Team Competitions and Rules »
9:30 am	5K Fitness Walk	5K Fitness Info and Map »
10:45 am	1 Mile Fun Run	1 Mile Fun Run and Course Map »

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Packet Pickup

Packets can be picked up at:
Sportz Outdoor , 6915 Montgomery Blvd. NE
(Just west of Louisiana)

Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
May 3rd from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Pick up your Race Number, T-shirt & Valuable Coupons at Sportz Outdoor 6915 Montgomery Blvd. NE (Just west of Louisiana)

Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
May 3rd from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

You MUST have your Race Number pinned to the front of their 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 Sportz Outdoor to pick up your packets is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

Timing Chip Pick-Up

Attention 10K and 5K Timed Runners!

Timing chips must be picked up on Race Day. To get your chip bring your race bib to the Chip Pick-up Area near the Start Line. Please arrive at least 1 hour before the start of your race to ensure you receive your chip. Remember, No Chip means No Time!

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 :

5-7
8-10
11-13
14-16
17-19

20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49

50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75+

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 Sportz Outdoor Gift Card & a pair of New Balance shoes
5K 1ST Place Male & Female – Champion Medal - $100 Sportz Outdoor Gift Card & a pair of New Balance shoes

Masters Winners

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

Open Team

1st Place 5K – (5) Champion Medals – (5) $50 Sportz Outdoor Gift Cards

Corporate Team

1st Place 5K - (5) Champion Medals – (5) $50 Sportz Outdoor 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-ups provided
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

Race Info

Race Information