NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K

The NM Enchantment 15K + 10K and 5K takes place on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Enjoy this out-and-back course on the roads and ditch banks along the scenic North Valley Bosque. There is no better time to visit the Land of Enchantment! Join hundreds of participants as they toe the line at the start. All events finish at the Bike In Coffee at Old Town Farm. Under the trees, on the deck, or in the flower garden, you can relax, drink coffee and enjoy post-race refreshments and entertainment. Finisher medals for all 15K participants and overall and age-group awards for the 15K, 10K, and 5K. Hurry! Register now and join in on the fun! 
NM ENCHANTMENT RUN
EVENT INFORMATION
Note: Please continue to check our RunFit website: www.irunfit.org for the most current event information
 
Event Schedule: November 4, 2023
Event Location (Finish Only):
Old Town Farm 
949 Montoya St. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
Start Times:
15K: 9:00 a.m. (2.5 Hour Cut-off)
10K: 9:05 a.m.
5K: 9:30 a.m.
 
*Note: The START of the NM Enchantment 15K, 10K, and 5K is located next to Reginald Chavez Elementary School:
Reginald Chavez Elementary
2700 Mountain Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Packet Pick-up and Late Registration:
Friday, November 3, 2023PACKET PICKUP:
3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
HEART AND SOLE SPORTSHeart and Sole Sports
2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
 
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT "PACKET PICK-UP."
If you cannot pick up your packets in person at the above location and times, you must plan for a representative to pick up your packet. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race morning at the registration area in front of Reginald Chavez Elementary School.  
 
 
VIRTUAL RUN OR WALK:
PLEASE NOTE: All registered participants may pick up their event packet: Event Bib, and T-Shirt at the time and location listed above, “Packet Pickup.” For those who purchased the “shipping” (only available to Virtual Run/Walk participants), your race swag will be mailed out beginning November 1, 2023, and continue as registrations come in.
 
For additional event information, please go to our RunFit website: www.irunfit.org.
If you choose to have your packet mailed to you, please ensure you enter your mailing address when registering for the event and add the additional charge for shipping.
Please note: If you would like your packet mailed to you, please add “SHIPPING” before completing your registration. All other packets will be available for Packet Pickup.
Be sure to follow social distancing and other safety measures provided by the State of NM and your local government regarding COVID-19 as you participate.
 
Follow these three simple steps to run/walk your 15K, 10K, or 5K!
 
* Step 1:Walk or run ANYTIME between November 4-5, 2023 and record your race time using: Strava, Garmin, MapMyRun, MapPedometer.com, or a simple stopwatch.
* Step 2:Email your race completion time to [email protected]* Include first and last name, run date, event (15K, 10K, or 5K), city and state, and race completion time in the body of the email. Note: Subject line: NM Enchantment 15K, 10K, or 5K Virtual Run Result Information* Run/walk times must be submitted by 11:59 pm (mtn.) on November 7, 2022.
* Step 3:Submit a selfie on the RunFit Facebook:* Post on https://www.facebook.com/Runfitabq/
* Submit a selfie after your run/walk or a pic of the location you ran/walked!* In providing a photo or selfie, you allow RunFit to share your pic on the RunFit website and other event social media. (The pic you provide will not be used for sales or marketing purposes without written permission.)
 
Please note: Steps 2 and 3 are optional.
 
START TIMES:
15K:  Start: 9:00 a.m. (Note: There is a 2.5-hour cutoff.)
Note: The 15K START is located at Reginald Chavez Elementary. See map/route link below. FINISH IS LOCATED AT BIKE IN COFFEE (949 Montoya St. NW.
Note: When on the course, please ensure you stay within the orange traffic cones for your safety and the safety of others. There are volunteers on the course and course signage: mile markers and directional arrows along the route. You must pay attention to the signs, volunteers, and race officials while on the course.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION IS LOCATED ON THE RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG
 
10K Start: 9:05 a.m.
Note: The 10K START is located at Reginald Chavez Elementary. See map/route link below. FINISH IS LOCATED AT BIKE IN COFFEE/OLD TOWN FARM (949 Montoya St. NW).
Restrooms: There are port-a-potties located near the start. Please arrive early to get in line… We will start on time.
 
Note: When on the course, please ensure you stay within the orange traffic cones for your safety and the safety of others. There are volunteers on the course and course signage: mile markers and directional arrows along the route. You must pay attention to the signs, volunteers, and race officials while on the course.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION IS LOCATED ON THE RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG
 
5K Start: 9:30 a.m.
Note: The 5K START is located at Reginald Chavez Elementary. See map/route link below. FINISH IS LOCATED AT BIKE IN COFFEE (949 Montoya St. NW).  
Restrooms: There are port-a-potties located near the start. Please arrive early to get in line… We will start on time.
 
Note: When on the course, please ensure you stay within the orange traffic cones for your safety and the safety of others. There are volunteers on the course and course signage: mile markers and directional arrows along the route. You must pay attention to the signs, volunteers, and race officials while on the course.
 
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION IS LOCATED ON THE RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG
 
IMPORTANT REMINDER: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FOLLOW AND ABIDE BY ALL EVENT SIGNAGE AND COURSE DIRECTIONS, INCLUDING TRAFFIC CONES. IF A PARTICIPANT FAILS TO FOLLOW COURSE CONES AND SIGNS, HE OR SHE MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. 
 
PARKING: 
Please help us manage traffic and allow for ample parking by carpooling.
15K, 10K, 5K Parking:
Parking:
Reginald Chavez Elementary2700 Mountain Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
 
Parking is also available on the north side of Mountain Rd. and the east side of Reginald Chavez Elementary School on Montoyo Rd. NOTE: NO PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON MONTOYA RD. NORTH OF MOUNTAIN RD. 
THERE IS NO RACE DAY PARKING AT BIKE IN COFFEE/OLD TOWN FARM DUE TO FINISH-LINE AND POST-EVENT ACTIVITIES. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON OR NEAR THE COURSE OR ON MONTOYA RD. NORTH OF MOUNTAIN RD. MOREOVER, DO NOT PARK NEAR OR AROUND DITCHES OR OBSTRUCT DRIVEWAYS. YOU WILL BE TOWED. WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO CARPOOL TO THE RACE. ALL RACES WILL START ON TIME, SO PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
 
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO PARKING AT BIKE IN COFFEE/OLD TOWN FARM.  
 
SHUTTLE:
Shuttles will run 10:30 AM-1:00 PM from the finish (Bike In Coffee/Old Town Farms). Shuttles will be provided free of charge, included with Race Entry. Shuttles will be located off Gabaldon Rd. Exit the North side of Bike In Coffee/Old Town Farm to Pedestrian/Bike Path and turn left/west to Gabaldon Rd. Note: Runners and walkers will still be finishing, so please stay to the right.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST RETURN TO REGINALD CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VIA SHUTTLE.
NOTE: THERE ARE NO SHUTTLES TO THE START. THE START IS LOCATED NEXT TO REGINALD CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
 
Saturday Start Information
All races will start promptly at the designated times. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line to check any gear and seed yourself according to your projected pace time. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. See parking information above. This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun goes off. All participants who want to be timed and factored into the results MUST wear a timing bib/chip (see “RESULTS” information below).
 
Please note: Should severe weather that creates dangerous conditions for participants cause cancellation of the race there will be no refunds.
Runner Gear Check
Participants may check gear near the Start Line (Registration Site). Volunteers will assist runners in identifying their gear bags. Runners can claim their gear after the race near the finish. Show your bib number to the volunteers at the gear pickup location to claim your bag. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line to check any gear and position yourself according to your projected pace time.
 
Race (Bib) Number Requirements
Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) 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 so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.
 
Can I run with an iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the national governing body of the sport, amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prize money cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces. If you choose to wear headphones, we strongly encourage you to use one earpiece/headphone in-ear for your safety and others. Wearing only one earpiece/headphone, it will allow you to hear race officials, other participants, course volunteers, and traffic officials during the event.
Can I run with my GPS device?Yes, participants may wear their GPS watches/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 and cell phones (Note: cell phones used for music must follow the same guidelines as “iPod/headphones” information above. If you use your cellphone for any other reason, we ask that you pull off to the side to allow others to pass); computers, cameras, or any similar devices by participants in the event are 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. Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device will not be permitted.
Do you have a Lost & Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the racecourse?Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for lost and found items on race day. If you are missing 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 is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of 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?No, participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they cannot run.
Can a friend pick up my packet for me 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 5K course only. Strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack and your child must always be secured in the stroller.
Inclement Weather PolicyWeather forecasts will be monitored before the event paying special 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 as necessary.The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide if any action is 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 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 elevated temperatures.
 
Medical Support
Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned at every aid station along the course.The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race that appears distressed or at risk. You will be directed to the Medical Area if you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. Only runners requiring medical assistance will be permitted in the Medical Area. If you need help at any point, please ask for it! Note: If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official of your bib number, so medical personnel is aware.
 
Finish Information
When you cross the finish line, you will be greeted by volunteers and a 15K Finisher Medal (15K Participants Only).
 
15K, 10K, and 5K Awards and PrizesOverall and division award winners will be handed out immediately after the completion of each event. Please check the result board near the finish to see if you are an Age Group and/or Overall award winner. You MUST be present to receive your award. Please note: NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED. If you cannot pick up your medal at the event, you may do so at Heart and Sole Sports beginning on Tuesday, November 9, 2022. Overall awards to the top 3 men and women will be determined by gun time.
15K 
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
AWARDS: Awards will be issued to the top three finishers:  19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. 
Award times will be determined by gun time.
 
10KOverall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
AWARDS: Awards will be issued to the top three finishers:  19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.  
Award times will be determined by gun time
 
5K
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.AWARDS: Awards will be issued to the top three finishers:  6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
 
ResultsThe event will be timed using RunFit’s RACE|RESULTS Timing System. Efforts will be made to post unofficial results at the finish line within 15 minutes of each participant finishing the race. Results will be posted near the finish immediately during and after the event and online at WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG. Participants who want their official time posted and included in the results MUST wear a timing bib/chip. No timing chips will be given to Kids K participants since this is a non-timed event. Please note: Awards will be presented immediately after each event. All awards must be picked up on the day of the event. No awards will be mailed.
 
Post-Race 
All events finish at Bike-In Coffee at Old Town Farm. There will be a complimentary buffet for all participants at the finish. Awards and post-race refreshments will be held immediately upon each event’s finish.
 
Review the Course and Support
There are fluid and replacement fluid stations supplied by Gatorade throughout the course – approx. Every 2 miles beginning at mile 2 (Water Only). 15K Restroom facilities will be located near miles 4.15 and 7.5 and the start/finish. 10K Restroom facilities will be located near mile 4.4 and the start/finish. Medical and first-aid personnel will be stationed at the finish and at various points along the course.
 
 
COURSE LINKS:
15K ROUTE
NM ENCHANTMENT 15K - MapMyRun
10K: ROUTE
NM ENCHANTMENT 10K - MapMyRun
5K: ROUTE
NM ENCHANTMENT 5K - MapMyRun
Over 50 volunteers are needed to make the NM Enchantment 15K run smoothly. Volunteers are still needed to help! Please contact Stephen Pino-RD at (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day.
 
Lodging:  
Several fine hotels are in and around Albuquerque Old Town neighborhood and Sawmill District. To find the closest to the event but within a short driving distance to the start, look for lodging in these locations.
 
Thank-a-volunteer campaign!
The NM Enchantment 15K is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers. More than seventy-five 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!
Proceeds:
A portion of the event proceeds benefits RunFit, a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3 organization benefiting children before, during, and after school running programs.
 
History of RunFit:
RunFit before and after school running program launched in the spring of 2006 as a bold joint initiative aimed at curbing the growing epidemic of childhood obesity by creating a running program for children at after-school (or before school) programs across New Mexico.
RunFit is designed to help youth of all sizes, fitness, and ability levels utilize the discipline of running to improve health, build character and uplift the spirit. After-school programs such as RunFit play a vital role in the lives of our communities by keeping kids’ safe, creating healthy habits, and helping working families.
RunFit is a fun, free, and intensive program that motivates and trains elementary school students to run one mile to 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) without stopping through active participation on an after-school (or before school) running team. Participants learn to set and achieve challenging personal goals and are awarded incentives for attendance and improvement, culminating in local running events.
Race Questions and InformationRunFit: NM Enchantment 15K (505) 217-4774 Email: [email protected]