From the Organizer
It's the 7th Annual WisePies Pizza Run!
Be on the lookout for regular updates about the 2027 events!
WisePies Pizza invites you to take a step toward a healthier lifestyle while supporting Make-A-Wish New Mexico and Girls on the Run - Rio Grande. Participate with family and friends in a fun, community-focused event that promotes wellness, and enjoy a delicious reward of hot, fresh pizza!
PACKET PICKUP:
Be on the lookout for theme updates!
All participants will receive:
Thank you for helping us support Make-A-Wish New Mexico in its mission to bring hope, strength, and transformation to children facing critical illnesses. Together, we can inspire hope one wish at a time.
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
80°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
12%
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge
May 16, 2027