Death by 5k Albuquerque
- Date Sat 5th June 2027 - Sun 6th June 2027
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Price $165.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the highly anticipated Death by 5k Albuquerque, taking place on June 5-6, 2027, at the scenic Balloon Fiesta Park in Bernalillo! This unique event is back for its fourth edition, inviting daring participants to take on a grueling 24-hour challenge that involves running ten 5ks, starting every 2.5 hours. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, with subsequent starts at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11 p.m., and continuing through to Sunday morning.
Designed to test both mental and physical endurance, this event promises to push you to your limits, with challenges like physical fatigue and sleep deprivation, especially during the nighttime runs. Participants can rest in their cars or set up tents in the grassy field nearby, making this a true camping and running experience. With a scenic route on paved roads and well-prepared food and snacks provided, Death by 5k offers camaraderie and competition in equal measure. Registration is limited to 175 runners, so secure your spot for this fast-growing event that attracts athletes
Designed to test both mental and physical endurance, this event promises to push you to your limits, with challenges like physical fatigue and sleep deprivation, especially during the nighttime runs. Participants can rest in their cars or set up tents in the grassy field nearby, making this a true camping and running experience. With a scenic route on paved roads and well-prepared food and snacks provided, Death by 5k offers camaraderie and competition in equal measure. Registration is limited to 175 runners, so secure your spot for this fast-growing event that attracts athletes
Organiser's Description
Death by 5k is coming BACK to Albuquerque!
Join us for the fourth edition of Death by 5k Albuquerque taking place at Balloon Fiesta Park on June 5-6.
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks, starting each 5k 2.5 hours apart. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars, or to put up tents in the grass field adjacent to the pavilions and the race hq tent. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents.
The 5k route will be on paved roads/multi use paths in and adjacent to the park.
Prepared food will be provided at 830 am, 130 pm, 9 pm and 430 am. Snacks will be provided throughout the entirety of the event, along with water and mixed Gatorade.
Participants will receive an event shirt and other cool race swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited initially to 175 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field.
Death by 5k is one of the fastest growing events in the US, and takes place in Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Las Vegas, Oregon and even more locations coming in 2026/2027
Join us for the fourth edition of Death by 5k Albuquerque taking place at Balloon Fiesta Park on June 5-6.
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks, starting each 5k 2.5 hours apart. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars, or to put up tents in the grass field adjacent to the pavilions and the race hq tent. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents.
The 5k route will be on paved roads/multi use paths in and adjacent to the park.
Prepared food will be provided at 830 am, 130 pm, 9 pm and 430 am. Snacks will be provided throughout the entirety of the event, along with water and mixed Gatorade.
Participants will receive an event shirt and other cool race swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited initially to 175 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field.
Death by 5k is one of the fastest growing events in the US, and takes place in Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Las Vegas, Oregon and even more locations coming in 2026/2027
Races
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24 Hour Challenge
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th June 2027 (8:00AM MDT)
$165.30
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4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87121, NM, United States
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