Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk
- Date
- May 23, 2026
- Distance
- Riverfest 10K Run · Riverfest 5K Run · Riverfest 2 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
Riverfest 10K, 5K, & 2-mile Walk
Animas Park, Farmington, NM
Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:00 a.m. Start Time
Our annual Riverfest 10K, 5K, & 2-mile walk is just around the corner on Saturday, May 23, 2025 at 8:00AM. Both runs and walk will start and finish at the Animas Park parking lot area and run along the scenic river trails. Cut Off Time: 10:00 AM. No assistance will be provided after that time. The 10K and 5K runs will feature electronic chip timing! The first 300 participants to register will receive a race t-shirt, and age group awards (male and female) will be given for both the 10K and 5K races. After the race, stroll around Berg Park and enjoy the music and other Riverfest activities!
Registration:
Registration for the 10K, 5K, and 2-mile walk opens March 1st.
Fee: $30 for 10K & 5K
(Late fee $45 begins 4pm 5/22/25)
$15 for 2-mile walk
(Late fee $30 begins 4pm 5/22/25)
Age Categories:
14 yrs. & under
15-19 yrs.
20-29 yrs.
30-39 yrs.
40-49 yrs.
50-59 yrs.
60-69 yrs.
70+ yrs.
Packet Pick-up:
Friday, May 22nd: Farmington Recreation Center 1101 Fairgrounds Rd.
5:00PM-7:00PM
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Saturday, May 23rd
7am-7:45am
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk?
- Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk is a running event held in Farmington, NM. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Farmington, NM at 209 825 N Browning Pkwy, Farmington, NM. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Farmington Riverfest 10k, 5k, 2 Mile Walk
May 23, 2026