
From the Organizer
The Sandia Resort & Casino Run to Break the Silence benefitting Presbyterian Ear Institute will take place on Sunday April 19, 2026 at Sandia Resort & Casino with a 5K and 10K Trail Run and a Kids Fun Run. The 5K and 10K will start and finish in the far east parking lot at Sandia Resort and Casino. The trail covers an all-terrain cross-country course in the challenging foothills of the Sandia Mountains. No pets are allowed. You may bring your infant/ toddler in a stroller to the community fair portion of the event, but you may not participate in the 5K or 10K with a stroller. Register by 4/12 to receive a short-sleeve 2026 RTBS Sport-Tech T-shirt. On-Site registration will begin at 8:00am. Warm-up will begin at 8:45am. Proceeds will support Presbyterian Ear Institute's School for Oral Deaf Education, where deaf and hard of hearing children, listen, learn and speak! We invite you to become a Silence Breaker joining us for a morning of fitness and fun!
Runner Packet Pick up will be held on Saturday 4/18/26 at New Mexico Look (6611 Menaul Blvd. NE) 10:30am - 3:00pm. Your packet will include your shirt- if registered by 4/12, bib and timing chip. If registering at Packet-Pick Up, please bring a debit or credit card, as registration is card only this year.
Event Day Schedule:
8:00am Day of Registration/ Packet Pick-Up Open - Day of registration is card only!
8:40am Warm-Up (Lead by Running Medicine)
8:55am National Anthem
9:00am 10K Start
9:15am 5K Start
10:00am Award Ceremony
10:25 Kids Fun Run warm- up – ALL AGES
10:30: Kids Fun Run
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albuquerque Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
562,488
as of 2023
Elevation
4,979 ft
Nearest Airport
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Coming Up
Polly's Run
Less than a mile away
Fruit Loop Fun Run
Less than a mile away
Rio Retro 5K Run/ Walk
Less than a mile away
CHERRY GARCIA RUN: 10K, 5K Run or Walk and Kids K
Less than a mile away
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Sandia Resort & Casino 2026 Run to Break the Silence
Jan 31, 2027