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Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run

Name: Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Albuquerque

Albuquerque, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run

The Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run is an annual trail running event held on Sunday, October 4, 2026. It is presented as the 22nd Annual NM Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run and takes place at Piedra Lisa Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The course offers views of the Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque, the Sandia Mountain foothills, and passing hot air balloons.

Distances offered:

15K
10K
5K

Event services and recognition 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 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports, North Towne Plaza, with out-of-town participants able to collect packets on race morning between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. Race day registration is located at Piedra Lisa Park. Course maps are provided for the 5K and 10K routes.

The event is organized by RunFit, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is listed among other local running events. Information on participant materials and registration forms is maintained by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Mexico Albuquerque

Race information

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15 km

15k

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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