TyRUNnosaurus Run 2026

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TYRUNNOSAURUS RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

Additional race information can be found at http://www.irunfit.org .

Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for the 7th Annual TyRUNnosaurus Run benefiting the Museum of Natural History Foundation. Events include the 5K Run/Walk, Kids 1-Mile, 1-Mile Family Walk, and Kids K.

📍 Location: New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science 1801 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

Enjoy a flat, fast course through Albuquerque's historic Sawmill District and Old Town while supporting the cultural and scientific programs of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.

Register and learn more about the TyRUNnosaurus Run and other exciting RunFit events at www.irunfit.org.

ROAR INTO ACTION! Get ready for the most prehistoric race in town—the 7th Annual TyRUNnosaurus 5K! 🦖🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Mark your calendars for September 27, 2026, and join us for a DINO-MITE day of running, walking, and family fun that supports the amazing Museum of Natural History Foundation!

Race Day Highlights:

5K Run/Walk - Blaze through the historic Sawmill District Kids 1-Mile Race - Let your little dinosaurs sprint! 1-Mile Family Walk - Stomp alongside your prehistoric pack Kids K - Fun for the tiniest T-Rexes

Calling all runners and science enthusiasts! This flat and fast course will have you racing through time while supporting critical cultural and scientific programs at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.

BONUS: Membership Madness!

Participants get an EXCLUSIVE 10% discount on the Family Plus Membership. Unearth amazing museum perks and support scientific discovery!

Race Day Details:

Register now at www.irunfit.org and get ready to make prehistoric history!

🦕 Follow the adventure: Facebook.com/Runfitabq 🦕

Event Location:

NM Museum of Natural History and Science 1801 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Event Schedule:

September 27, 2026

Inflatable Costume Dash: 8:45 a.m. 5K Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m. Kids K: 9:45 a.m. KIDS 1-Mile: 10:00 a.m. FAMILY 1-Mile Walk: 10:00 a.m.

NOTE: WE WILL START ON TIME. YOU MUST BE AT THE START OF YOUR EVENT 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE ABOVE START TIMES.

ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, PARTICIPANT MEDAL, AND ENTRY INTO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.

Runner Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

September 26, 2026

Time: 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HEART AND SOLE SPORTS 2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Late registrations for all events are available on race day and at Packet Pickup.

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

Note: If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at Packet Pickup, you must plan for a representative to do so. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning at the registration area (NM Museum of Natural History and Science).

ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A POSTED TIME AT THE FINISH BE ENTERED INTO THE RESULTS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AGE GROUP AND OVERALL AWARDS MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP/BIB. TIMING CHIPS/BIBS MUST BE WORN ON THE FRONT – OUTSIDE CLOTHING- OF THE PERSON.

Parking:

PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS ONLY. DO NOT PARK ON ROADS AND SIDEWALKS OR PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATHS.

Parking is available at the Explora Museum and the Albuquerque Museum.

IMPORTANT: NO PARKING ON 18TH STREET AS WELL AS MOUNTAIN RD. NO PARKING ON THE SIDE OF TIGUEX PARK. ALL LOCATIONS ARE PART OF THE COURSE.

Bathroom Facilities:

Bathrooms are available near the start/finish.

Start Information:

The starting location for the 5K Run, 5K Walk, Kids 1 Mile, Family 1 Mile, and Kids K is located at Tiguex Park across the street from the NM Natural History Museum. Participants must be at the start 15 minutes before the event starts.

Finish Information:

All participants will finish at Tiguex Park across from the NM Museum