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
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Santa Fe Striders Running Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, held at the beautiful Municipal Recreation Sports Complex in Santa Fe! This vibrant community event features thrilling 5K and 10K cross country races, perfect for both seasoned runners and beginners. The 5K and 10K courses wind through scenic trails and dirt roads, providing an invigorating experience for participants of all ages.
In addition to the adult races, the festival is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles among our youth with a series of free races for children aged 3 to 14. Young athletes can participate in races ranging from 200 meters for 3 to 4-year-olds to 2 miles for 11 to 14-year-olds, ensuring everyone can get involved and have fun! Don’t forget to check in by 8:45 a.m. to receive your race number and secure your chance to win exciting cash prizes for top finishers in various categories. With registration options available online until July 16, 2026, and on-site on race day, this is an event you won't want to miss. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and be part of this fantastic celebration of fitness and
In addition to the adult races, the festival is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles among our youth with a series of free races for children aged 3 to 14. Young athletes can participate in races ranging from 200 meters for 3 to 4-year-olds to 2 miles for 11 to 14-year-olds, ensuring everyone can get involved and have fun! Don’t forget to check in by 8:45 a.m. to receive your race number and secure your chance to win exciting cash prizes for top finishers in various categories. With registration options available online until July 16, 2026, and on-site on race day, this is an event you won't want to miss. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and be part of this fantastic celebration of fitness and
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 - $75
Third Place - $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 17 @ 11:59 pm
Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Registration Fees: $40 before May 31; $45 June 1 - July 17.
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 - $75
Third Place - $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 17 @ 11:59 pm
Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Registration Fees: $40 before May 31; $45 June 1 - July 17.
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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