About the New Year's Prediction 5k and 1 mile Run/Walk
This New Year's morning event in Albuquerque has an unusual format: instead of racing a clock for speed, runners and walkers try to finish at exactly a set moment, without checking a watch or phone during the effort. Getting the pace right is the whole puzzle. The event is free and tied to the local recovery community, with donations going to a nearby recovery program called Soul Recovery Cafe.
On-site registration opens in the morning before the start. There are no electronics allowed once you begin, so it is worth thinking through your pace strategy before you line up.
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Distances & Start Times
5K1/1/2027 10:00Free
New Year's Prediction 1 mile Run/Walk1/1/2027 10:00Free
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
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