WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge
- Date
- May 17, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk · 5k Run · 10k Challenge
From the Organizer
It's the 6th Annual WisePies Pizza Run brought to you by Albertsons Market and Guzman Construction.
WisePies Pizza invites you to take a step toward a healthier lifestyle while supporting Make-A-Wish New Mexico and Girls on the Run - Rio Grande. Participate with family and friends in a fun, community-focused event that promotes wellness, and enjoy a delicious reward of hot, fresh pizza!
Event and Same-Day Registration Starts at 7am on Sunday, May 17, 2026. All Races start at 9am and are timed.
PACKET PICKUP:
- Thursday, May 14th - Saturday, May 16th - 10am - 4pm
- Sol Fitness, 5700 University Blvd SE, First Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Day of Pick-up begins on Sunday, May 17th at 7am at the run location. Come early and beat the lines!!!
This year's theme, Walk of Fame, reflects the heart of the WisePies Pizza Run: to celebrate and honor individuals who bring positive influence to our community, while also recognizing the remarkable courage of children whose stories inspire hope. You'll experience our very own Walk of Fame highlighting WishKids and Girls on the Run alike and maybe some paparazzi along the way!
All participants will receive:
- Fresh, Hot WisePies Pizza, Pasta and Pizza Bites
- Post-run Refreshments and Entertainment
- Exclusive Event T-shirt or Tank Top
- Official Running Bib
- Fun Goodie Bag
- Route Guide
- Access to Fun, Family-Friendly Activities
- Entry into Top-Time Prize Competitions
- Boost your Overall Health and Wellness
- Virtual participation is also Available and Encouraged
Thank you for helping us support Make-A-Wish New Mexico in its mission to bring hope, strength, and transformation to children facing critical illnesses. Together, we can inspire hope one wish at a time.
A NEW 5K & 10K ROUTE EXPERIENCE - Update May 7, 2026
This year’s 5K and 10K routes have officially been updated to include a limited-access experience through the Netflix Studios Lot — available exclusively to registered participants and select volunteers. ONLY those with a 5K and 10K Runners bib (1 Mile registrants do NOT have access) or volunteer credentials will have Netflix Studios access for the event.
As part of this year’s Hollywood Walk of Fame theme, runners will experience:
- A dramatic, never-before-offered course entry experience through the NEW Netflix Studios grande entrance and light arches along Hawkins Highway, down Nevermore Avenue passing by Whistledown Way and The Upside Down Alley ending on Stryker Road as you exit the lot.
- Paparazzi Blue Carpet Photo Moment at the NEW Netflix Studios grande entrance (Available from 9am - 11am on the day of the event ONLY)
- Hollywood-inspired visuals
- Exclusive limited-time access through a restricted area not open to the public
- An unforgettable race moment designed to celebrate this year's Walk of Fame Theme supporting Make-A-Wish NM and Girls on the Run
Walk of Fame highlighting the Stars - NM Make-A-Wish Kids and Girls on the Run Participants - This special route enhancement is a rare privilege and one we’re incredibly excited to share with you.
Updated race route maps attached and linked here:
WisePies Pizza Run 10k - Hollywood Route
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge?
- WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge is a running event held in Albuquerque, NM. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge?
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM at Aperture Park at Mesa Del Sol, Albuquerque, NM. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge
May 17, 2026