CHERRY GARCIA RUN: 10K, 5K Run or Walk and Kids K 2026

Description

Register Today for the 22nd Annual Cherry Garcia Run! 🍒🏃‍♂️

Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, for the 22nd Annual Cherry Garcia Run — the perfect way to kick off your summer!

Choose from the 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, or Kids K — we truly have an event for everyone. This year’s race falls on Father’s Day, making it a special opportunity to celebrate with your dad, run in honor of your father, or simply recognize fathers everywhere while creating lasting family memories.

This fast and flat loop course is nestled in the heart of Albuquerque’s North Valley and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Imagine the fun you and your family can have together on a beautiful summer morning!

All participants will receive:

🍒 A Cherry Garcia Run finisher medal 👕 A great Cherry Garcia Run tee shirt 🏆 Age group and overall awards eligibility 💦 A refreshing misting tunnel and super soaker at the finish 🎉 Fun summer treats to celebrate your accomplishment Hundreds of runners and walkers will gather at the start line — don’t miss out on this unbeatable experience!

👉 Register today and learn more at: www.irunfit.org

Proceeds from the event benefit RunFit school youth running programs and school-based RunFit “Fifteen and Fit” youth running and fitness initiatives.

Helping to increase long-term health and build community — one event at a time.

Thank you, RunFit 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

CHERRY GARCIA RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

EVENT LOCATION

Valley High School 1505 Candelaria RD. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107

EVENT SCHEDULE June 21, 2026 10K: 8:00 A.M. 5K: 8:15 A.M. Kids K: 9:15 A.M.

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION: June 20, 2026 11:00-3:00 P.M. FLEET FEET SPORTS North Towne Plaza 5901 Wyoming Suite R Albuquerque NM 87109

PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICK-UP.”

If you cannot pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, you must designate a representative to pick them up. Out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race day at the registration area between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.

NOTE: PLEASE CONTINUE TO VIEW UPDATES TO OUR “PARTICIPANT INFORMATION” LOCATED ON OUR RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG

PARKING:

Parking is available at Valley High School. There will be volunteers to instruct you on where to park. Please DO NOT PARK ON VALLEY POOL RD OR ON DIRT JUST NORTH OF

VALLEY POOL RD. Also, please do not park along the race route: San Isidro Rd., Candelaria Blvd., Rio Grande Blvd., and Griegos Rd. There is also parking available at Griegos Elementary School, just north of Valley Pool Rd. 5K & Kids K Participants: please Park at Valley High School

Note: Please enter the parking lot via Candelaria Blvd. only. Parking is available on the south side of campus (front of school) and the north side of campus. No parking on Valley Pool Rd.

Note: Please arrive between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Valley Pool Road will be closed to traffic after 7:30 a.m.

START

5K & 10K: Valley H.S. Football Field/Track

Note: All events will start on or near the Valley H.S. Track. 10K will start immediately east of the track in the school parking lot. 5K and 10K participants must be at the start no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The Finish is located at the Griegos Elementary School Field just north of Valley Pool Road. Race day registration and post-race activities will be held near the finish.

Reminder: This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off. Out of town participants (only) may pick up their packet on race day at the Griegos Elementary School Field, just north of Valley Pool Rd. All participants MUST wear a timing chip/bib to be factored into the results and be eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards. Event bibs must be worn on the front of the wearer and remain