NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 15K · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the NM Enchantment 15K, 10K & 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026! This out-and-back course winds along the scenic roads and ditch banks of the North Valley Bosque – the perfect fall run to soak in New Mexico's beauty.
All races finish at Bike In Coffee at Old Town Farm, where you can kick back under the trees, on the deck, or in the flower garden while enjoying post-race refreshments and entertainment.
Registration Includes:
✅ Race logo shirt
✅ Finisher medal
✅ Well-stocked finish table
✅ Water & Powerade stations along the course
✅ Professional timing with disposable bib tag
🏆 Overall & age-group awards will be presented for the 15K, 10K & 5K.
Don't miss out – register now and be part of the fun!
👉 Register Today at www.irunfit.org
NM ENCHANTMENT RUN
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
EVENT INFORMATION
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Presented by RunFit
Event Location
Start: Reginald Chavez Elementary
2700 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Finish: Bike In Coffee / Old Town Farm
949 Montoya St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Start Times
15K – 9:00 a.m. (2.5-hour cutoff)
10K – 9:05 a.m.
5K – 9:30 a.m.
All races start promptly.
Packet Pickup & Registration
Friday, November 6, 2026 – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Heart & Sole Sports
2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Pre-registered participants must pick up packets at Packet Pickup.
Out-of-town participants may pick up race morning at the Start.
Race-day registration available.
Parking
Primary: Reginald Chavez Elementary
Additional: north side of Mountain Rd. & east side of Chavez Elementary.
No parking at Bike In Coffee / Old Town Farm, or Montoya Rd. north of Mountain Rd.
Cars parked in ditches/driveways may be towed.
Course & Safety
Stay within orange traffic cones.
Follow mile markers, course signage, volunteers, and race officials.
Porta-potties at the start and along the course.
Gear check available at Start; pickup at Finish.
Timing & Results
Gun start, chip finish.
Official timing with RunFit’s RACE|RESULTS system.
Results posted at the finish & online at www.irunfit.org
Awards
Finisher medals for all participants.
15K: Top 3 Overall + Age Groups 19 & under through 80+
10K: Top 3 Overall + Age Groups 19 & under through 80+
5K: Top 3 Overall + Age Groups 6–8 through 80+
Winners must be present. Awards not mailed.
Post-Race
Awards and refreshments immediately following each race.
Please ensure that the $10 Brunch is included in your registration. Brunch can be purchased during Packet Pickup or at the event.
Course Links
15K Route: NM ENCHANTMENT 15K - MapMyRun
10K Route: NM ENCHANTMENT 10K - MapMyRun
5K Route: NM ENCHANTMENT 5K - MapMyRun
Volunteer Info
Over 50 volunteers needed!
Contact: Stephen Pino, RD
Phone: (505) 217-4774
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com
Proceeds & RunFit Mission
Proceeds benefit RunFit, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing youth running programs in NM.
Learn more at Run Fit
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in NM
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K?
- NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K is a running event held in Albuquerque, NM. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM at 949 Montoya Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM, United States, Albuquerque, NM. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K
Nov 7, 2026