Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run

OCT
4
2026
The 22nd annual Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run in Albuquerque on October 4, 2026 offers 15K, 10K, and 5K trail courses with valley and mountain views.
Sun 4 Oct 2026
15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run

The 22nd annual Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run takes place in Albuquerque on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The event features three trail distances and starts at Piedra Lisa Park, 13101 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.

  • 15K
  • 10K
  • 5K

The course travels through the Sandia Mountain foothills with views of the Rio Grande Valley and Albuquerque; participants may also see hot air balloons below from the trail. Course maps are available for the 5K and 10K routes.

Event services include finisher medals for all 10K and 5K participants, event shirts for all participants, and age-group and overall awards. Packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2026, from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports, North Towne Plaza, 5901 Wyoming Suite R, Albuquerque. Race day packet pickup is available at Piedra Lisa Park for out-of-town participants.

Race day registration will be held at Piedra Lisa Park. To qualify for awards and official timing, participants must wear the timing chip as instructed on their bib. The event is organized by RunFit as part of its fall race schedule and includes materials and participant information distributed in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km

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