Run with Joy Half Marathon and Run with Joy 5K
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Price $59.30 - $101.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Run with Joy Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in beautiful Albuquerque, Bernalillo! This exciting event celebrates friendship and community while honoring the memories of beloved friends Lawrence Joy and Mike Thrall. Runners of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in either the scenic half marathon or the lively 5K, both taking place on the picturesque North Diversion Channel Trail.
Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, complete with live music, delicious food, and a post-race celebration at Canteen Brewhouse, where the run begins and ends. Each runner will receive a t-shirt, and half marathon finishers will earn a coveted medal, along with a pint of beer (or root beer for the under-21 crowd) to toast their achievement. Don't miss your chance to join the fun and camaraderie while supporting the Thrall family! Be sure to register early to secure your preferred t-shirt size and take advantage of special discounts at the pre-race event. Whether you're running for joy or just to enjoy the festivities, this is a day you won't want to miss!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, complete with live music, delicious food, and a post-race celebration at Canteen Brewhouse, where the run begins and ends. Each runner will receive a t-shirt, and half marathon finishers will earn a coveted medal, along with a pint of beer (or root beer for the under-21 crowd) to toast their achievement. Don't miss your chance to join the fun and camaraderie while supporting the Thrall family! Be sure to register early to secure your preferred t-shirt size and take advantage of special discounts at the pre-race event. Whether you're running for joy or just to enjoy the festivities, this is a day you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
CALLING ALL UNICORN AND BEER LOVERS! JOIN US FOR THIS UNICORN THEMED HALF MARATHON AND 5K ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025, IN HONOR OF OUR LATE FRIENDS, LAWRENCE JOY AND MIKE THRALL. THE RUN WILL BENEFIT THE THRALL FAMILY.
The run will start and finish at the Canteen Brewhouse 2381 Aztec Rd NE. The out and back course will primarily be on the North Diversion Channel Trail in Albuquerque, NM. We will have an aid station at the halfway point of the 5k. We will have several aid stations throughout the half marathon. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish. With your half marathon and 5k registration you will receive a t-shirt and a pint of beer of your choice after the run. All Half Marathon participants will receive a finishers medal. We will have root beer available for participants under 21 and non-beer drinkers. We will have live music and food post run. We will be holding a raffle post-race open to all finishers in lieu of top finisher awards. Your bib number is your raffle number, so stick around to see if you won a fun prize!
NEW MEXICO PINON COFFEE AND JUNGLE JANET FACE PAINTING WILL BE VENDING BEFORE AND AFTER EACH RACE, SO COME EARLY TO GRAB SOME CAFFEINE AND SPARKLE!
PROFESSIONAL TIMING PROVIDED BY FERAL ADVENTURES.
RUN WITH JOY SHIRT AND SPECIFIC SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 3/1/2025.
PRICE INCREASES 3/1/2025 FOR THE 5K AND HALF MARATHON!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH FROM 5-7PM AT CANTEEN BREWHOUSE. If you registered before 3/1/2025 you will be guaranteed a shirt in your size at packet pick up. To help you carb load before the race we will offer $1 off pints with your race bib on Friday evening.
MUST BE 21 TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY BEER. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
*DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT WITH DAY OF REGISTRATION.
RACE COURSE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 12PM.
The run will start and finish at the Canteen Brewhouse 2381 Aztec Rd NE. The out and back course will primarily be on the North Diversion Channel Trail in Albuquerque, NM. We will have an aid station at the halfway point of the 5k. We will have several aid stations throughout the half marathon. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish. With your half marathon and 5k registration you will receive a t-shirt and a pint of beer of your choice after the run. All Half Marathon participants will receive a finishers medal. We will have root beer available for participants under 21 and non-beer drinkers. We will have live music and food post run. We will be holding a raffle post-race open to all finishers in lieu of top finisher awards. Your bib number is your raffle number, so stick around to see if you won a fun prize!
NEW MEXICO PINON COFFEE AND JUNGLE JANET FACE PAINTING WILL BE VENDING BEFORE AND AFTER EACH RACE, SO COME EARLY TO GRAB SOME CAFFEINE AND SPARKLE!
PROFESSIONAL TIMING PROVIDED BY FERAL ADVENTURES.
RUN WITH JOY SHIRT AND SPECIFIC SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 3/1/2025.
PRICE INCREASES 3/1/2025 FOR THE 5K AND HALF MARATHON!
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH FROM 5-7PM AT CANTEEN BREWHOUSE. If you registered before 3/1/2025 you will be guaranteed a shirt in your size at packet pick up. To help you carb load before the race we will offer $1 off pints with your race bib on Friday evening.
MUST BE 21 TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY BEER. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
*DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT WITH DAY OF REGISTRATION.
RACE COURSE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 12PM.
Races
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Run With Joy 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM MDT)
$101.70
Half marathon course will be along with North Diversion channel. Starting at Canteen Brewhouse, running east on Aztec Rd, and North on the Diversion Channel and back on the same course. Hydration and aid stations and porta potties will be available at various points on the race course. -
Run With Joy 5K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (9:30AM MDT)
$59.30
This out and back course will follow the same route as the half marathon. Running east on Aztec Rd and North on the Diversion Channel. At the turn around point water, first aid, and porta potties will be available.
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