Santa Fe Striders Running Festival
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Price Free - $45.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Santa Fe Striders Running Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex in beautiful Santa Fe, where participants can choose between a 5K or 10K cross country race. The scenic courses, primarily on trail and dirt roads, promise a fun and challenging experience for runners of all ages.
In addition to the main races, the festival emphasizes youth participation with free races for children aged 3 to 14, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and a love for running. Distances vary by age group, ranging from a 200-meter dash for the youngest participants to a 2-mile race for older kids. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete for cash prizes, awards, and the thrill of crossing the finish line in this community-focused celebration of fitness. Make sure to register online before July 16 and secure your free giveaway by signing up by June 25. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, competition, and camaraderie!
In addition to the main races, the festival emphasizes youth participation with free races for children aged 3 to 14, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and a love for running. Distances vary by age group, ranging from a 200-meter dash for the youngest participants to a 2-mile race for older kids. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete for cash prizes, awards, and the thrill of crossing the finish line in this community-focused celebration of fitness. Make sure to register online before July 16 and secure your free giveaway by signing up by June 25. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, competition, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Be a part of the Santa Fe Striders Running Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex. There will be 5K and 10K cross country course and races with distances that vary with age group for younger runners. The 5K & 10K courses are on trail/dirt roads except for .25 miles.
RACES FOR 3 - 14 YEARS OLD RUNNERS
For our younger runners we have several free races based on age. Why? To get kids moving! To promote a healthy
lifestyle and educate kids about running.
3 4 yrs old 200 meters
5 6 yrs old 400 meters
7 8 yrs old 800 meters
9 10 yrs old 1 mile
11 14 yrs old 2 miles
You MUST check in by 8:45 am to receive your race number.
Free giveaway (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.
Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm
5K & 10K* CROSS COUNTRY RACE
*The 10K will be 2 loops of the 5K course.
Awards: Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall*
First Place - $100
Second Place M & F - $75
Third Place M & F - $50
First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35
Standard 10 year age groups.
*No duplication of awards. Awards will not be mailed. Recipients must be present, or arrange for someone to pick up their award(s).
Free shirt (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.
Registration: Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm
Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Registration Fees: $40 before May 31; $45 June 1 - July 16.
Race Day registration $50 (cash or card only)
Registration Fee for Teams: $75
5K TEAM DIVISIONS ONLY:
High School Boys - Team consists of 5 male runners / top 3 score
High School Girls - Teams consists of 5 female runners / top 3 score
High School Coed - Team consists of 5 (3 boys & 2 girls OR 2 boys & 3 girls) / Top 2 boys & girl score OR Top 2 girls & boy scores
Awards to Top Team in each division.
RACES FOR 3 - 14 YEARS OLD RUNNERS
For our younger runners we have several free races based on age. Why? To get kids moving! To promote a healthy
lifestyle and educate kids about running.
3 4 yrs old 200 meters
5 6 yrs old 400 meters
7 8 yrs old 800 meters
9 10 yrs old 1 mile
11 14 yrs old 2 miles
You MUST check in by 8:45 am to receive your race number.
Free giveaway (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.
Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm
5K & 10K* CROSS COUNTRY RACE
*The 10K will be 2 loops of the 5K course.
Awards: Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall*
First Place - $100
Second Place M & F - $75
Third Place M & F - $50
First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35
Standard 10 year age groups.
*No duplication of awards. Awards will not be mailed. Recipients must be present, or arrange for someone to pick up their award(s).
Free shirt (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.
Registration: Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm
Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Registration Fees: $40 before May 31; $45 June 1 - July 16.
Race Day registration $50 (cash or card only)
Registration Fee for Teams: $75
5K TEAM DIVISIONS ONLY:
High School Boys - Team consists of 5 male runners / top 3 score
High School Girls - Teams consists of 5 female runners / top 3 score
High School Coed - Team consists of 5 (3 boys & 2 girls OR 2 boys & 3 girls) / Top 2 boys & girl score OR Top 2 girls & boy scores
Awards to Top Team in each division.
Races
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Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$45.00
Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall* First Place - $100 Second Place - $75 Third Place - $50 First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35 Standard 10 year age groups. *No duplication of awards Team Divisions for 5K Race Only: High School Boys - Team consists of 5 runners Top 3 score High School Girls - Team consists of 5 runners Top 3 score High School Coed - Team consists of 5 (3 boys & 2 girls or 2 boys & 3 girls) Top 2 boys & 1 girl scores or Top 2 girls & 1 boy scores Awards to Top Team in each division (5K Race Only). -
Kids Races
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (9:30AM MDT)
Free
3 4 yrs old 200 meters 5 6 yrs old 400 meters 7 8 yrs old 800 meters 9 10 yrs old 1 mile 11 14 yrs old 2 miles Medals to Kids. -
Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 10K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$45.00
10K course will do 2 loops of the 5K course.
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Municipal Recreation Sports Complex, 205 Caja Del Rio Road, Santa Fe, 87507, NM, United States
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