Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler
- Date
- March 20, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10k · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Calling all unicorn and beer lovers! Join us for this amazing unicorn-themed half-marathon 10k, 5k and 1 miler on Saturday, March 20, 2027
Our 5th annual Run with Joy!
Run with Joy shirt and specific size cannot be guaranteed at packet pick up if you register after 3/1/2027.
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Day of Registration: 6:30am-7:30am
Start Times and Details-
1/2 Marathon: 8am-12pm
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
10k: 9am-12pm
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
5k: 9am-12pm
Participants will receive a medal, shirt, beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito.
1 miler: 9:05am-12pm
Participants will receive beer or root beer and a breakfast burrito. NO SHIRT OR MEDAL.
Course-
The run will start and finish at the Canteen Brewhouse- 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
The out-and-back course will primarily be on the North Diversion Channel Trail in Albuquerque, NM. This is a shared path. The majority of the course is flat, with some elevation change where it passes under major streets. We will have an aid station at the halfway point of the 5k. We will have several aid stations along the half-marathon and 10k routes. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish and 5k turnaround.
With your half-marathon, 10k, and 5k registration, you will receive a t-shirt, breakfast burrito, and a pint of beer of your choice after the run. 1 miler participants will not receive a shirt. All half-marathon, 10k, and 5k participants will receive a finisher's medal. 1 miler will not receive a medal. We will have root beer available for participants under 21 and non-beer drinkers.
We will be holding a raffle post-race, open to all finishers instead of top finisher awards. Your bib number is your raffle number, so stick around to see if you won a fun prize!
Professional Timing Provided by Feral Adventures.
Packet Pickup will be Friday, March 19th from 5-7PM at Canteen Brewhouse. If you registered before 3/1/2026 you will be guaranteed a shirt in your size at packet pick up. To help you carb load before the race we will offer $1 off pints with your race bib on Friday evening.
Must be 21 to receive your complimentary beer. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
*Day of registration and packet pick-up will be available. You will not be guaranteed a shirt on the day of registration.
Race course will be open until 12PM.
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
64°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
12%
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler?
- Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler is a running race held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 20, 2027. 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 with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler
Mar 20, 2027