NM SUNFLOWER RUN 2026

Description

Register now for the must-attend event of your summer racing season! 🍷🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Set in the Village of Los Ranchos at the stunning Casa Rondeña Winery, this adults-only (21+) 10K and 5K Walk or Run delivers a flat, fast, point-to-point loop course you’ll be raving about long after race day. Grab your friends, lace up, and enjoy a grown-ups-only getaway from the usual summer hustle.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a seasoned runner, or simply in it for the fun, this event promises a memorable blend of fitness, scenery, and celebration.

Participant Perks

🍷 Souvenir wine glass 🏅 Custom finisher medal 🍇 Post-race refreshments at the finish line Sorry—adults only for this one. You’ve earned the break!

SUNFLOWER RUN

VILLAGE OF LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE

EVENT INFORMATION

Event Location (FINISH):

Casa Rondena Winery

733 Chávez RD. NW

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107

IMPORTANT: NO PARKING AT CASA DE RONDENA WINERY: See "PARKING" INFORMATION BELOW.

Event Schedule:

Sunday: August 23, 2026

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

10K Start: 8:00 a.m.

5K Start: 8:15 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: ADULTS ONLY – 21 AND OLDER

Event Start:

Coronado Dual Language Magnet School (Formerly Taft MS)

620 Schulte Rd. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87107

NOTE: THERE IS NO PARKING AT CASA DE RONDENA WINERY OR ON THE STREETS NEAR THE WINERY.

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION:

August 22, 2026

PACKET PICKUP:

11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HEART AND SOLE SPORTS

Heart and Sole Sports

2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

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

If you cannot pick up your packets in person, you must designate a representative to collect them. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration near the Start (Coronado Dual Language School) between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.

Note: This is an over-21 event. An ID will be required when picking up your registration materials and at Casa Rondena Winery to receive your complimentary glass of wine at the finish.

General Race Entry includes race entry, professional race timing, a t-shirt, wine glass, participant finisher medal, and refreshments at the finish. For an additional $18, please consider purchasing the post-event Barbecue immediately after you finish at Casa Rondena Winery. You may register for the Barbecue during registration and Packet Pickup or Race Day.

EVENT BARBECUE:

Remember to purchase your ticket for the Post-Event Barbecue at Casa Rondena Winery immediately upon completion of your Event. Barbecue tickets will be available at Packet Pickup and the Event. We encourage you to get your ticket early. Please use the following link to add the Barbecue to your registration: Add-On Management: RunSignUp Helpdesk.

Start:

The Sunflower Run will start at Coronado Dual Language Magnet School (Formerly Taft Middle School). Please see "PARKING INFORMATION" below for where to park. There is no parking at Casa de Rondena Winery or on roads near the Winery, so please plan to park at the locations described below. NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ENTERED IN THE RESULTS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP/BIB.

Note: All races will start promptly at the designated times listed above. Allow plenty of time to arrive at the Start and seed yourself according to your projected pace. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. See parking information below.

The 10K and 5K Run/Walk use a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" starts when the gun or horn sounds.

Parking:

Coronado Dual Language Magnet School (Formerly Taft MS)

620 Schulte Rd. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87107

NOTE: THERE IS NO PARKING AT CASA DE RONDENA WINERY OR ON THE STREETS NEAR THE WINERY.

PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS ONLY. DO NOT PARK ON ROADS OR COURS