Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- Run the Runway 5K · Mutt Strut 5K on the Runway
From the Organizer
Come run or walk the Double Eagle II Airport runway with us! (Custom T-shirt is included with registration.) There will be a Mutt Strut too so, bring your pooch and walk, run or strut for two great causes!
This is a fundraiser for the City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department and also for EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Local Chapter 179. Last year, we raised over $2000 for these amazing charities! Let's make it even bigger at this second annual event!
And, CABQ Animal Welfare who will be on-site all day with adorable adoptable dogs. There will also be an awards ceremony afterwards, music and food trucks to replenish you after conquering the runway 5K!
Run the Runway 5k - 8:00AM
Mutt Strut 5k - 8:10AM
Events
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albuquerque Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albuquerque, NM
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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89
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K?
- Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K is a running race held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 4100 Aerospace Parkway NW, Albuquerque, NM. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K
Sep 5, 2026