From the Organizer
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 2nd Annual Spread the Love Color Run to benefit Special Olympics New Mexico.
There is a 5K run/walk ($45 adults/$25 youth) and a 1K run/walk ($25 adults/$15 youth) starting at 8AM on Saturday, June 11th.
All registrations include a t-shirt PRIOR TO 7/1. Shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after 7/1.
Packet pick up is on Friday, July 10th from 5PM to 7PM at Sports Systems, 6915 Montgomery Blvd. NE. For those who cannot pick their packet up on the 10th, you can pick it up prior to the race starting from 6:30am to 7:30am.
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
92°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albuquerque Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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Spread the Love Color Run to benefit Special Olympics New Mexico
Jul 11, 2026