NM VIVA VINO RUN

Register now for the Viva Vino 5K! This event is open to participants aged 21 and older and is one you won't want to miss. Casa Vieja Brewery in the Village of Corrales provides the perfect setting for this flat and fast 5K course. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt, a participant medal, a commemorative Viva Vino wine glass, and a complimentary serving of wine at Casa Vieja. So, lace up your running or walking shoes and register today!

VIVA VINO RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

EVENT LOCATION

Casa Vieja Brewery

4541 Corrales Rd.

Corrales, NM 87048

IMPORTANT: NO PARKING AT CASA VIEJA BREWERY See PARKING INFORMATION BELOW.

Note: This is an over-21 event - an ID will be required at Casa Vieja Brewery to receive your complimentary glass of wine at the finish.





EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday: May 17, 2025

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

5K Start: 9:00 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: ADULTS ONLY 21 AND OLDER

EVENT START

Wells Fargo Bank

4341 Corrales Rd.

Corrales, NM 87048

THE START OF 5K IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE WELLS FARGO BANK ON WEST LA ENTRADA RD. PLEASE STAY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR PARKING LOT UNTIL THE RACE DIRECTOR DIRECTS YOU TO THE START.

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION

May 16, 2025

3:00-6:00 P.M.

New Balance Store

3731 Ellison Rd. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87114

PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT PACKET PICK-UP.

If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, you must decide on a representative to do so. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration near the start (SOUTH OF WELLS FARGO BANK) between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.

Note: This is an over-21 event - an ID will be required at Casa Vieja Brewery to receive your complimentary glass of wine at the finish.

General Race Entry includes entry, professional race timing, a t-shirt, a wine glass, and wine and refreshments at the finish.

Note: Food Trucks are available for participants and guests to purchase food.

PARKING

Parking is available near the start and finish. There will be parking in the dirt lots of ANDERSON LOT and GONZALES LOT, located near the start and south of the finish (Casa Vieja Brewery) on the west side of Corrales Road. Please look for RUNFIT PARKING SIGNS. Please do not park in the Wells Fargo Parking lot.

START

5K: 9:00 a.m.

THE START OF 5K IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE WELLS FARGO BANK ON WEST LA ENTRADA RD. PLEASE STAY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR PARKING LOT UNTIL THE RACE DIRECTOR DIRECTS YOU TO THE START.

IMMEDIATELY UPON FINISHING. EVENT BIBS MUST BE WORN IN FRONT OF THE PERSON AT ALL TIMES. BIBS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND MUST BE WORN BY THE PARTICIPANT TO WHOM IT IS ASSIGNED.

EVENT DAY

All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner towards the community and their fellow participants during their participation in the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and will be asked to leave the course.

Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials, throughout the duration of the Event.
Event attendees must adhere to city, state and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who:
Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness
Are exhibiting symptoms of infectious illnesses such as: cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or sore throat
Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work

COURSE MONITORING

Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials, or course marshals, conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants, or spectators may be disqualified by the Event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials.
No participant shall be allowed to rejoin the race after leaving the course either to gain a place, pace or assist another participant.
Any participant who has been found by a course marshal, Event official or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally shortening the race route (cutting the course) shall be immediately disqualified from the Event and from future participation at the discretion of Event officials.
A participant who has received any assistance whatsoever from any other person may be disqualified from the Event. Assistance includes, without limitation, the conveying of advice, information or direct or indirect help to a participant by any means, including technical communication devices. It also includes pacing by persons not officially participating in the Event. It does not include participation of officially designated Guide Runners, officially designated Support Runners or contracted pacesetters in the race, provided such pacesetters start in the Event.
Any person who participates in the Event without a current official Event bib number or timing device officially assigned to them is subject to removal and disqualification from future Events.
No one is authorized to take the course unless they are registered participants. Therefore, no one shall be allowed to accompany a participant who is not registered in the Event, nor shall any participant be allowed, without the permission of the Event management, to receive assistance or refreshments from anyone during the event's progress. Any person not properly displaying an authorized and issued bib number shall be directed to leave the course.
A hands-on medical examination by officially designated medical personnel during the progress of an Event shall not be considered assistance and will not result in disqualification if the participant is deemed medically fit.

PARTICIPANT SAFETY

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 wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the course. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited.
Participants are responsible for recognizing and understanding Event signage, symbols, and color codes relating to participant maps, facilities, and directions.
Medical personnel authorized by the Event to do so may examine any participant who appears in distress. If, in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel it is in the best interest of the participants health and welfare, medical personnel may remove the participant from the Event.
Participants must immediately retire from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the Events official staff, official medical staff, or any governmental authority, including fire and police officials.
Participants are responsible for and assume liability for any and all medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event, including, but not limited to, ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services.
Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather, other conditions, or governmental orders or directives in accordance with the Emergency Protocol on severe emergencies and/or inclement weather.
Participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System (EAS) and adjust their race plans accordingly.

RESULT TIMING

All participants are assigned an electronic timing device prior to the Event which is attached to their bib.
Participants are responsible for the proper use and application of their assigned timing device.
To receive an accurate finish time, participants must continuously wear their assigned timing device, which is permanently attached to their bib number, from the start line to the finish line.

TIMING DISQUALIFICATION

Participants found to be wearing two or more Event-issued electronic timing devices during the race will be disqualified and their results will not be recorded.
Participants with missing or irregular split times at official electronic timing checkpoints may be disqualified.
All finish times are reviewed before times are deemed official. Participants will be given the opportunity to appeal unofficial finish times before the finish times are made official. Appeals must be submitted within three (3) days of the event day.
Participants must begin the Event at the officially recognized start time to register for an official finish time.

PORTABLE TOILETS

Portable toilets are available near the START. Please allow plenty of time to get to the start.

RACE (BIB NUMBER) REQUIREMENT

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 they are assigned.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned along the course at every aid/water station.
The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears distressed or at risk. If you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line, please notify event officials or volunteers. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you need help at any point, please ask for it!
If you are unable to finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official of your bib number so that the medical personnel are aware. Also, please remember to hydrate throughout the day and at the water station along the course.

FINISH INFORMATION

The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day.

5K AWARDS

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Award times will be determined by gun time.

5K COURSE LINK

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5982079708



START INFORMATION

The 5K will start promptly at the designated time. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line and seed yourself according to your projected pace time. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early.
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 chip/bib.
Please note: If severe weather creates dangerous conditions for runners or cancels the race, there will be no refunds.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I run with an iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the sport's national governing body, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prizes cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.

Can I run with my Garmin GPS or my Nike Plus device?
Participants may wear their Garmin GPS watches and/or Nike Plus 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, cell phones, computers, cameras, or similar devices by participants in the event is 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. Inline skates, unauthorized bicycles, or other wheeled devices will not be permitted.

Are dogs permitted on the course(s)? RunFit has many dog-friendly events, but this is not one of them. Please leave yours at home.

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. Stop by the finish area or call 505.217.4774 if you are missing a personal item.

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. The sale and/or transfer of race entries/bibs are 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.


INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Weather forecasts will be monitored before the event, paying particular 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 will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the start time for the race or, in extreme situations, canceling 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, extra water will be provided to the athletes 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 high temperatures.

RESULTS
The event will be taped using RunFits RACE|RESULT Timing System. Participants must wear a Bib/Timing Chip on the front of the person - waist-high- to receive results. 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 Bib/timing chip. The bib/timing chip MUST be secured to the front of your body waist high and always visible. Please note: Awards will be presented immediately after each event. All awards must be picked up on the day of the event. No prizes will be mailed.

POST RACE

Post Race refreshments provided by RunFit

Results:

Results will be posted to WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG [https://WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG]

Review of the Course and Support:

Decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need support.
Water and Gatorade will also be provided at the water/hydration table; see course link(s) below:

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are still needed to help! Please get in touch with RunFit at (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: [email protected]

Thank-a-volunteer campaign!

The Viva Vino Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers. Volunteers help us to ensure you feel welcome and are fully informed, have a safe, successful, and positive running experience, and more! When you have a chance, give hearty, fun-loving thanks!

Race Questions and Information:
RunFit
(505) 217-4774
Email: [email protected]

WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG [https://WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG]