New Mexico · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Every upcoming 5K around Albuquerque, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

24 upcoming 5K races found · 4 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Albuquerque races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field153 finishersLucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerquein the 5K
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Run for the 1 in 100 Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026PAMOJA 5K RUN OR WALK Albuquerque, NM5KFreeDetails Sat, Oct 24, 2026Bales Brews and Brats 5k Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Sugar Skull Fun Run Albuquerque, NM5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026NM GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE 10K, 5K, 1-MILE WALK, KIDS K and INFLATABLE COSTUME MAD DASH Albuquerque, NM10K5K1 Mile1KFrom $20Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA Albuquerque, NM5KHalf MarathonMarathon0.5 MilesFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K Albuquerque, NM15K10K5KFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026DUKE OF DOUGH "DONUT" RUN 10K, 5K AND KIDS K Albuquerque, NM10K5K1KFrom $20Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Run 4 Wishes 5k Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Girls on the Run Rio Grande 5K Celebration Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Albuquerque Turkey Trot Albuquerque, NM5K1 Mile50 YardsFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026KRINGLE JINGLE RUN: 10K, 5K AND KIDS K Albuquerque, NM10K5K1K5KFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026NM FAROLITO 5K Albuquerque, NM5K1KFrom $25Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Run Against Traffick 5K Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $50Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Festivus for the Rest of Us 5K Run/Walk & Kids Festivus Dash Albuquerque, NM5K1 MileFrom $45Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Prediction 5k and 1 mile Run/Walk Albuquerque, NM5KRegistration opens Nov 1FreeDetails Sat, Jan 9, 2027Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM5K10KHalf Marathon13.1KFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $40Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Doggie Dash & Dawdle 2027 Albuquerque, NM5K1 MileFrom $55Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $25Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler Albuquerque, NMHalf Marathon10K5K1 MileFrom $55Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K Albuquerque, NMMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $25Details Sun, May 16, 2027WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge Albuquerque, NM1 Mile5K10KFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 19, 2027Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration opens Jul 7, 2027From $40Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Albuquerque

When are most 5K races held in Albuquerque?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Albuquerque, with 6 of the 24, followed by October with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Albuquerque 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 5K races in Albuquerque with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:51, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Albuquerque?

Browse Albuquerque run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.