Register now for the Annual NM Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Whether it is the 10K or 5K, this run is for you! Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Rio Grande Valley, City of Albuquerque and the majestic foothills of the Sandia Mountains as well as hot air balloons below. Age Group and Overall Awards including finisher medals for all 10K and 5K participants and great shirts for all. So, lace up your running shoes and ready yourself for the Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run! To learn more about the event go to: www.irunfit.org.

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SANDIA MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRAIL RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

Event Location:

Piedra Lisa Park

13101Menaul Blvd. NE

Albuquerque, NM  87112

Event Schedule: October 1, 2023

10K: 8:15 a.m. 

5K: 8:30 a.m.

Packet Pick-up and Late Registration: 

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Fleet Feet Sports

11:00 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-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning: 7:00-7:45 a.m.

Start:

Race Day Registration will be located at Piedra Lisa Park. All participants who would like their finish time and be eligible for age group and overall awards must wear a timing chip which is affixed to the back of the event bib. All bibs must be worn on the front of the person and always 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.)

Sunday Start Information:

The start location for the 5K & 10K running events is located at Piedra Lisa Park.  Portable restrooms will be located 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 get to the Start Line to seed yourself according to your projected pace time. Note: The 5K Start (on Menaul) is just east of the 10K Start (next to the park).

Race (Bib) Number 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 outside of all clothing during the entire race so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned. Non-registered runners are not permitted on the course.

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 that appears distressed or at risk. You will be directed to the Medical Area if you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you feel that you need help at any point, please ask for it!
If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official of your bib number so that medical personnel is aware.

Awards:
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day at 9:30 a.m. Overall awards to the top 3 men and women will be determined by gun time. Note: ALL 10K and 5K participants will receive a finisher award immediately upon finishing the event. 

Review the Course and Support:

Fluid replacement stations are supplied by water and Gatorade.

Fuel Stations:

5K: Mile 1.75 (approx.)

10K: Mile 2.25 (approx.) and 4.50 (approx.)

Please note: The course is well marked: traffic cones + orange flag rods. Please stay on the designated trails. Mile markers are not present on the course. The distances are accurate. Review the course below:

Course Links:

COURSE MAP LINKS (MAP MY RUN)

SANDIA SHADOWS 5K:

http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/sandia-heights-nm/sandia-mountain-shadows-trail-run-5k-route-11005452

SANDIA SHADOWS 10K:

 http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/sandia-heights-nm/sandia-mountain-shadows-trail-run-10k-route-10321021

Event Results: 

Results will be posted on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.org on 10/1/23

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are still needed to help! Please call (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: stephenpino@hotmail. 

Race Questions and Information
RunFit Headquarters
12104 Palm Springs Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 217-4774
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com