TyRUNnosaurus Run

                                                                  TYRUNNOSAURUS RUN 

                                                                   EVENT INFORMATION

Additional race information can be found at http://www.irunfit.org.

Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for the 7th Annual TyRUNnosaurus Run benefiting the Museum of Natural History Foundation. Events include the 5K Run/Walk, Kids 1-Mile, 1-Mile Family Walk, and Kids K.

📍 Location:
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 Mountain Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Enjoy a flat, fast course through Albuquerque's historic Sawmill District and Old Town while supporting the cultural and scientific programs of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.

Register and learn more about the TyRUNnosaurus Run and other exciting RunFit events at www.irunfit.org.

ROAR INTO ACTION! Get ready for the most prehistoric race in town—the 7th Annual TyRUNnosaurus 5K! 🦖🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Mark your calendars for September 27, 2026, and join us for a DINO-MITE day of running, walking, and family fun that supports the amazing Museum of Natural History Foundation!

Race Day Highlights:

• 5K Run/Walk - Blaze through the historic Sawmill District
• Kids 1-Mile Race - Let your little dinosaurs sprint!
• 1-Mile Family Walk - Stomp alongside your prehistoric pack
• Kids K - Fun for the tiniest T-Rexes

Calling all runners and science enthusiasts! This flat and fast course will have you racing through time while supporting critical cultural and scientific programs at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.

BONUS: Membership Madness!

Participants get an EXCLUSIVE 10% discount on the Family Plus Membership. Unearth amazing museum perks and support scientific discovery!

Race Day Details:

Register now at www.irunfit.org and get ready to make prehistoric history!

🦕 Follow the adventure: Facebook.com/Runfitabq 🦕

 

Event Location:

NM Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Event Schedule: 

September 27, 2026

Inflatable Costume Dash: 8:45 a.m.
5K Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m.
Kids K: 9:45 a.m.
KIDS 1-Mile: 10:00 a.m.
FAMILY 1-Mile Walk: 10:00 a.m.

NOTE: WE WILL START ON TIME. YOU MUST BE AT THE START OF YOUR EVENT 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE ABOVE START TIMES.

ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, PARTICIPANT MEDAL, AND ENTRY INTO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.

Runner Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

September 26, 2026

Time: 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HEART AND SOLE SPORTS
2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Late registrations for all events are available on race day and at Packet Pickup.

PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICKUP.”

Note: If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at Packet Pickup, you must plan for a representative to do so. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning at the registration area (NM Museum of Natural History and Science).

ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A POSTED TIME AT THE FINISH BE ENTERED INTO THE RESULTS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AGE GROUP AND OVERALL AWARDS MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP/BIB. TIMING CHIPS/BIBS MUST BE WORN ON THE FRONT – OUTSIDE CLOTHING- OF THE PERSON.

Parking:

PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS ONLY. DO NOT PARK ON ROADS AND SIDEWALKS OR PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATHS. 

Parking is available at the Explora Museum and the Albuquerque Museum. 

IMPORTANT: NO PARKING ON 18TH STREET AS WELL AS MOUNTAIN RD. NO PARKING ON THE SIDE OF TIGUEX PARK. ALL LOCATIONS ARE PART OF THE COURSE.

Bathroom Facilities:

Bathrooms are available near the start/finish.

Start Information:

The starting location for the 5K Run, 5K Walk, Kids 1 Mile, Family 1 Mile, and Kids K is located at Tiguex Park across the street from the NM Natural History Museum. Participants must be at the start 15 minutes before the event starts.

Finish Information:

All participants will finish at Tiguex Park across from the NM Museum of Natural History.
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day – immediately following the Kids K.

Race (Bib) Number Requirements:

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib/Timing Chip) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race to be seen. Bib numbers are nontransferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

Can I run with an iPod/headphones?

Yes. USATF, the sport's national governing body, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prizes cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.

Can I run with my GPS device?

Yes, participants may wear their GPS watch devices. However, these items do not count as “second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances.

What is NOT allowed on the course?

The use of video devices, cell phones (Only with headphones (one earpiece in the ear to hear volunteers, race director, and other event officials), computers, cameras, or any similar devices by participants in the event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or other wheeled devices will not be permitted.

Are Baby Joggers/Strollers allowed during the race/event?

Yes, baby joggers and strollers are allowed. Note: It is your responsibility to make sure your baby jogger/stroller does not impede other runners, and you must take extra precautions to ensure your safety, your child’s safety, and the safety of the runners around you. We reserve the right to pull any participant from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves.

Is there a Lost & Found for items lost at the event or along the racecourse?

Yes. A Lost & Found will be available on race day. If you lose a personal item, please call 505.217.4774.

I am injured and/or cannot run the event (family commitment, work obligation, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry, or transfer my entry to someone else?

No. Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualifying and/or banning any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event.

If I provide medical documentation of my injury or pregnancy, will you give me a refund?

No. Please refer to our official event rules and guidelines.

Can I defer my entry to the next year if I cannot run this year?

Participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they cannot run.

Can a friend pick up my packet if I cannot attend Packet Pickup?

Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet for you. 

What is NOT allowed on the course?

For everyone’s safety, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted on the course. Strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack, and your child must always be secured in the stroller. 

Inclement Weather Policy:

Weather forecasts will be monitored before the event, paying particular attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.org so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race and possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email. The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the start time for the race or, in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the race's starting line. Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If extreme heat is predicted, the athletes will be provided with extra water before, during, and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.

Medical Support:

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned along the course at every aid/water station.
The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears distressed or at risk. You will be directed to the Medical Area near the finish if you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you need help at any point, please ask for it!
If you cannot finish the race, please notify a race official of your bib number so that the medical personnel know.

INFLATABLE COSTUME DASH:

Step into your favorite inflatable costume and wobble—we mean to make a mad dash to the finish line. The inflatable Costume Dash will start and finish at Tiguex Park directly south of the Natural History Museum.

Note: Participants who have registered for the 5K, Kids K and 1-Mile Family Walk may participate with no additional charge.

5K:

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women:   5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Award times will be determined by gun time.

Kids K:

All registered participants (11 and under) can participate in the RunFit Kids K. The race will start at 9:45 a.m. The Start and Finish are in front of the NM Museum of Natural History and Science. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish.

Kids 1-Mile and Family 1-Mile: 

All registered participants (11 and under) are eligible to participate in the RunFit Kids 1-Mile Run/Walk. The RunFit Kids 1-Mile will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Start and Finish will be located at Tiguex Park across from the NM Museum of Natural History. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish. Note: The Family 1-Mile will also begin at 10:00 a.m. Same Start and Finish as Kids 1-Mile. All participants must register. If you registered for the 5K or Kids K, you are also welcome to participate in the Family 1-Mile event. However, if you are not, you (each member) must register for the Family 1-Mile.

Post-Race: 

Post-race refreshments will be held near the finish.

Results:

Results will be posted immediately after the event near the finish as well as online at www.irunfit.org.

Review the Course and Support:

Decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need the support. 
There is one fluid replacement station on the course:

Course Links:

COURSE MAP LINKS (MAP MY RUN RUNNING ROUTES): NEW 2025 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA.

5K

TyRUNnosaurus 5K Run 2026 - MapMyRun

1-MILE:

TYRUNNOSAURUS 1-MILE 2025 (NEW) - MapMyRun

KIDS K:

TyRUNnosaurus KIDS K 2026 - MapMyRun

Thank-a-volunteer campaign!

The TyRUNnosaurus Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers. Volunteers help us on race morning to ensure you feel welcomed, are fully informed, have a safe, successful, and positive running experience, and more! When you have a chance, give hearty, fun-loving thanks!

 

RunFit:

RunFit and the NM Museum of Natural History Foundation are proud to bring the 7th Annual TyRUNnosaurus Run to Albuquerque to support the NM Museum of Natural History and Science. 

To learn more about RunFit, please visit us at www.irunfit.org

Race Questions and Information

RunFit
(505) 217-4774
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com