
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
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
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
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Days to train
Coming Up
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
LAVENDER RUN
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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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)
Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K
Sep 5, 2026