Gare di 10K vicino a Peralta

Il Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run parte e arriva a Piedra Lisa Park, su Menaul Boulevard, nella zona nord-est di Albuquerque, proprio sotto le Sandia foothills. Questo appuntamento annuale autunnale offre due distanze, la 10K e la 5K, con la 10K che parte prima della 5K. A organizzarla è RunFit, un'associazione no-profit del New Mexico, e i proventi vanno a sostenere le loro iniziative per combattere l'obesità infantile. Il tracciato si snoda nella zona vicino a Menaul e alle foothills, e ti regala delle viste su Albuquerque, la Rio Grande Valley e le Sandia Mountains. Gli organizzatori dicono che potresti anche vedere delle mongolfiere sotto di te. Tutti quelli che finiscono la 5K o la 10K si portano a casa una medaglia e una maglietta. I premi vanno ai vincitori assoluti e a quelli di categoria che usano il chip di cronometraggio ufficiale sulla pettorina. Arrivata alla sua ventiduesima edizione, la gara mantiene un'atmosfera da trail mattutino molto locale, tipica di Albuquerque, piuttosto che sembrare una grande gara su strada.

The Great Balloon Chase takes runners through Albuquerque with hot air balloons overhead from the world's largest ballooning event. The series offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk, all starting and finishing at Los Poblanos Fields Open Space in the Rio Grande River Valley. The race pairs a regular running lineup with a distinct Albuquerque setting: balloons above, the Sandia Mountains nearby, and open fields around the start and finish. RaceNM presents the event; the half marathon is open to runners age 16 and older. The 10th anniversary includes commemorative jackets for the first 1,000 registrants.

La Little Rock Marathon si corre a Little Rock, Arkansas, il primo weekend di marzo. L'evento principale è una marathon certificata di 26.2-mile su un unico anello. Nata nel 2003, la gara è riconosciuta da USATF ed è una qualificativa per la Boston Marathon. Attira runner e camminatori da tutti i 50 stati e da più di 15 paesi, con un tempo limite di 8-hour per la marathon e 4-hour per la half-marathon. In più, offre un programma di allenamento gratuito tutto l'anno e raccoglie fondi per Little Rock Parks & Recreation. Il percorso parte e arriva in Downtown Little Rock, attraversando l'Arkansas River. Tocca punti di interesse come l'Arkansas State Capitol, il River Market District, il Clinton Presidential Center, la Governor's Mansion, il MacArthur Birthplace/Military Museum e la Historic Little Rock Central High School. Il percorso non è piatto; la salita più importante è all'inizio, seguita da salite più piccole più avanti. Il runner Bill Rodgers ha commentato che Little Rock è "a little salty". L'evento include elementi divertenti, tra cui un tema unico ogni anno, merchandise e decorazioni dell'expo a tema, partecipanti in costume, la couch potato mile, il Lipstick Stop, e una medaglia da finisher grande che, a quanto pare, diventa leggermente più grande ogni anno.

Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita begin and end at West Creek Park in Valencia. The event includes cycling races and 5K and 10K runs, all part of the same Halloween-themed program. It accommodates a broad range of participants, from novices and families to seasoned cyclists and runners. The 5K and 10K races offer chip timing for those seeking an official time. The event directly supports Streets Are For Everyone, a Southern California organization advocating for safer roads for all users, including drivers, cyclists, runners, and pedestrians. Registration fees contribute to this cause, meaning participants support road-safety advocacy alongside their costume-friendly ride or run. Cohen Law Partners is the title sponsor, with Fleet Feet and Incycle listed as community sponsors.

The NM Enchantment Run is an Albuquerque race offering 15K, 10K, and 5K distances in November. The longer distances provide a challenge for experienced runners, while the 5K suits casual joggers or those seeking a less demanding run. All three distances follow an out-and-back course through the North Valley Bosque, the cottonwood-lined corridor of the Rio Grande. The event focuses on health and wellness, attracting athletes aiming for a strong performance alongside locals participating for fitness.

Mardi Gras Madness is an annual Santa Clarita run/walk offering three distances: the Mini Madness 1K, the Mardi Gras Madness 5K, and the Mardi Gras Madness 10K. The event is presented by Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Track Club, designed for families, newer runners, walkers, and those seeking a shorter local race. The race supports JCI Santa Clarita and Students Off And Running, a local program providing youth ages 14 to 18 a supported Los Angeles Marathon training experience at no cost. Virtual 5K and 10K entries are available for domestic runners, including a tech T-shirt and finisher medal shipped within the continental United States.

Run with Joy starts and finishes at Canteen Brewhouse on Aztec Road NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is an annual unicorn-themed race morning with four distances: a 13.1-mile half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Miler. The half marathon goes off first, the 10K and 5K follow together, and the mile starts a few minutes later, so the event works for runners who want a longer effort and people who just want a short, social run. The course is an out-and-back route on the North Diversion Channel Trail, a shared path that is mostly flat except for small rises and drops where it passes under major streets. Aid stations, hydration, and porta potties are placed at several points. Finish-line perks lean into the brewery setting: half marathon, 10K, and 5K runners get a medal, shirt, beer or root beer, and a breakfast burrito, while 1 Miler participants get the drink and burrito without the shirt or medal. The event is in its fifth annual running.

The Albuquerque Marathon takes place in early April in New Mexico, offering a full marathon, half marathon, two-person half relay, 10K, 5K, Kids K, and virtual participation for the main adult distances. In-person races begin in the morning, with the marathon starting first, followed by the half marathon and 10K. It accommodates a wide range of runners, from those aiming for a fast marathon time to families participating in the shorter events and Kids K. The course crosses the Rio Grande River, passes through the North Valley Bosque, and offers views of the Sandia Mountains. Organizers describe it as flat and fast, suitable for runners seeking a personal best or a simple city-and-river route. Finishers receive medals, and marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants get tech shirts. Overall and age-group awards are presented. The event also collaborates with Heading Home, donating a portion of proceeds to that organization.

Il 6th Annual WisePies Pizza Run è l'occasione per ritrovarsi con amici e famiglia per un appuntamento che mette al centro la comunità e uno stile di vita più sano. Il tema Walk of Fame rende omaggio a persone speciali, mettendo in luce i WishKids e le Girls on the Run e riconoscendo il coraggio dei bambini. Ad aspettarti al traguardo c'è pizza calda e appena sfornata. Partecipando aiuti Make-A-Wish New Mexico a portare speranza, forza e trasformazione.