Death by 5k Albuquerque
Death by 5k Albuquerque is a running race on June 5–6, 2027 in Albuquerque, NM, with an entry fee of $155.
- Date
- June 5–6, 2027 (226 days to go)
- Price
- $155
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Death by 5k is coming BACK to Albuquerque!
Join us for the fourth edition of Death by 5k Albuquerque taking place at Balloon Fiesta Park on June 5-6.
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks, starting each 5k 2.5 hours apart. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars, or to put up tents in the grass field adjacent to the pavilions and the race hq tent. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents.
The 5k route will be on paved roads/multi use paths in and adjacent to the park.
Prepared food will be provided at 830 am, 130 pm, 9 pm and 430 am. Snacks will be provided throughout the entirety of the event, along with water and mixed Gatorade.
Participants will receive an event shirt and other cool race swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited initially to 175 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field.
Death by 5k is one of the fastest growing events in the US, and takes place in Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Las Vegas, Oregon and even more locations coming in 2026/2027
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albuquerque Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
About Albuquerque, NM
Population
562,488
as of 2023
City 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
What Are You
Waiting For?
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226
Days to train
- Race
- Death by 5k Albuquerque
- Date
- June 5–6, 2027
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Death by 5k Albuquerque
Jun 5, 2027