PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION: December 12th, 2026 10:00-3:00 P.M. 126 General Chennault St NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration area between 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION PARKING INFORMATION: You may park in the lot east of the Sid Cutter Pavilion. To get there, take Alameda to Balloon Museum drive, head north and then take a left (west) towards Magic Ave. On Magic Ave, take a right into the parking lot. START The 5K race begins near the Sid Cutter Pavilion and will weave around the balloon fiesta park. Please Arrive to the course 15 minutes early to ensure you start on time. The Start line will be seeded by expected pace. You must have your bib present and visible during the race. If you lose your bib, please see the registration tent for a replacement. EVENT DAY All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and 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 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, or who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or who 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, after leaving the course, shall be allowed to rejoin the race to gain a place, pace, or assist another participant. Any participant 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 future participation at the discretion of Event officials. A participant who has received any assistance from another person may be disqualified from the Event. Assistance includes, without limitation, conveying 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 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 persons are authorized to be on the course unless they are registered participants. Therefore, no person shall be allowed to accompany a participant if they are not registered in the Event, nor shall any participant be allowed, without the permission of the Event management, to receive assistance or refreshment from anyone during the Event's progress. Any person not correctly displaying an authorized and issued bib number shall be directed to leave the course. A hands-on medical examination during the progress of an Event by officially designated medical personnel shall not be considered assistance. It 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 , (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles, and participants running with 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 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 all medical expenses incurred from 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 by 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. Bibs/Timing: Come back for more information on race timing! FINISH The overall and age group division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day at 3:15 PM 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: 9 and under, , 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+ 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 prize money cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces. Can I run with my GPS device? Yes, participants may wear their GPS watches. However, These items do not count as second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances. Do you have a Lost & Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the course? Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for lost and found items on race day. If you are missing a personal item, please call 505.900.3833. 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 are strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individual involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event. If I provide medical documentation about 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 next year if I cannot run this year? Participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they cannot run. Can a friend pick up my packet if I cannot attend Packet Pickup? Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet for you.