# 5K Races in New Mexico (2026)

> 61 upcoming 5K races across New Mexico.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/5k

## Races

- **[Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126758-rio-grande-half-marathon-and-one-medal-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · Marathon / 5K
- **[Our Children Are Sacred](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169043-our-children-are-sacred)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Zuni, NM · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[ABQ MUSEUM DASH](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176398-abq-museum-dash)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 1000 m
- **[JT 5000](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203673-jt-5000)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[HILLTOPPER RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211578-hilltopper-run)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Alamos, NM · 5.0 mi / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Tour De Tolerance](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92900-tour-de-tolerance)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Teresa, NM · 31.1 mi / 24.9 mi / 5K / 1 mile
- **[NM SUNFLOWER RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112390-nm-sunflower-run)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 10K / 5K
- **[Run for Catron County](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186715-run-for-catron-county)** — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Quemado, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181207-run-the-runway-mutt-strut-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K
- **[The Well 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200097-the-well-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmington, NM · 5K
- **[RUN SANTA FE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211598-run-santa-fe)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Fe, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Totah Festival Run the River 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78606-totah-festival-run-the-river-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmington, NM · 5K
- **[Los Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5k and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148271-los-alamos-njrotc-extreme-5k-and-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Alamos, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[3rd Annual End DWI and support Rehoboth June Camp! 5k, 10k, 1-mile Kid's run, and 1-mile walk/run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170706-3rd-annual-end-dwi-and-support-rehoboth-june-camp-5k-10k-1-m)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Church Rock, NM · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Walk for Billy](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186557-walk-for-billy)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmington, NM · 5K
- **[NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112325-nm-chips-and-salsa-half-marathon-10k-5k-run-or-walk-and-kids)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Corrales Ditch Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204926-corrales-ditch-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corrales, NM · 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Lost Almost Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211208-lost-almost-triathlon)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Alamos, NM · 12.4 mi / 5K
- **[4th Annual Run for Tacos](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151617-4th-annual-run-for-tacos)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bayard, NM · 3.0 mi
- **[Basket of Blessings Fun Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208470-basket-of-blessings-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Farmington, NM · 3.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[2ND ANNUAL SOUP-ER DASH 5K & 1 Mi](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190429-2nd-annual-soup-er-dash-5k-1-mi)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Las Cruces, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210818-talk-pirate-to-me-5k-10k-half-albuquerque)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Lobo Cancer Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-138672-lobo-cancer-challenge)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 1 mile / 1000 m / 25.0 mi / 50.0 mi
- **[TyRUNnosaurus Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111117-tyrunnosaurus-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 1000 m / 1 mile
- **[SSR 5k- Fall Series #2 benefitting SHS Cross Country](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116852-ssr-5k-fall-series-2-benefitting-shs-cross-country)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Socorro, NM · 5K
- **[Dash and Drink for Pink 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119416-dash-and-drink-for-pink-5k-and-1-mile-run-walk)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Balloon Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162371-balloon-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · Marathon / 10.0 mi / 5K
- **[11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77836-11th-annual-walk-run-for-kids-2026)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sunland Park, NM · 1 mile / 5K
- **[SANDIA MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRAIL RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112532-sandia-mountain-shadows-trail-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 9.3 mi / 10K / 5K
- **[Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64300-great-balloon-chase-5k-10k-1-2-marathon)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Holloman Ace of Races Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | Kids Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147588-holloman-ace-of-races-marathon-half-marathon-5k-kids-dash)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Alamogordo, NM · Marathon / 3.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Eye of the Tiger Half Marathon & 5K run/walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211023-eye-of-the-tiger-half-marathon-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / Marathon
- **[La Llorona "Ditch Witch" Run 10K, 5K and Kids K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113528-la-llorona-ditch-witch-run-10k-5k-and-kids-k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ghost Ranch Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211604-ghost-ranch-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Abiquiu, NM · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for the 1 in 100](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127131-run-for-the-1-in-100)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K
- **[STATELINE RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166624-stateline-run)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Teresa, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[2nd Annual Nun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185603-2nd-annual-nun-run)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Church Rock, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Bales Brews and Brats 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211727-bales-brews-and-brats-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K
- **[ROAR RUN 3!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171926-roar-run-3)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Las Cruces, NM · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181236-albuquerque-running-fiesta)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / Marathon / 805 m
- **[NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129302-nm-enchantment-run-15k-10k-and-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Albuquerque, NM · 9.3 mi / 10K / 5K
- **[Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127318-flying-horse-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Sunland Park, NM · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lady of the Mountain Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79992-lady-of-the-mountain-run)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Alamogordo, NM · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Albuquerque Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-102188-albuquerque-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-66183-the-official-las-cruces-thanksgiving-day-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Las Cruces, NM · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[GBP Winter Trail Series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168739-gbp-winter-trail-series)** — Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lamy, NM · 3.5 mi / 4.3 mi / 6.6 mi
- **[Run Against Traffick 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208238-run-against-traffick-5k)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Albuquerque, NM · 5K
- **[Cavern City Showdown](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211331-cavern-city-showdown)** — Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Carlsbad, NM · 5K
- **[Sandia Resort & Casino 2027 Run to Break the Silence](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176925-sandia-resort-casino-2027-run-to-break-the-silence)** — Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 10K / 1000 m
- **[Heart of the Desert Wine Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161960-heart-of-the-desert-wine-run-5k)** — Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Alamogordo, NM · 5K
- **[Sombra Antigua Wine Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196038-sombra-antigua-wine-run-5k)** — Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Anthony, NM · 5K
- **[Cupid's Chase 5K Albuquerque](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149506-cupids-chase-5k-albuquerque)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Albuquerque, NM · 5K
- **[Cupid's Chase 5K Las Cruces](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149508-cupids-chase-5k-las-cruces)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Las Cruces, NM · 5K
- **[Cupid's Chase 5K Santa Fe](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149562-cupids-chase-5k-santa-fe)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Santa Fe, NM · 5K
- **[Doggie Dash & Dawdle 2027](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129116-doggie-dash-dawdle-2027)** — Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Albuquerque, NM · 5K / 1 mile
- **[ENMU - Roswell Spring Blast 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199343-enmu-roswell-spring-blast-5k-10k-half-marathon)** — Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Roswell, NM · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140981-run-with-joy-half-marathon-10k-5k-and-1-miler)** — Fri, Mar 19, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116854-albuquerque-marathon-half-marathon-10k-5k-and-kids-k)** — Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism](https://runthis.run/event/rs-197986-desert-view-elementary-dash-for-autism)** — Fri, Apr 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sunland Park, NM · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Shiprock Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-82605-shiprock-marathon)** — Thu, Apr 29, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shiprock, NM · 30.0 mi / 17.0 mi / Marathon / 5K / 1 mile / 2.0 mi
- **[WisePies Pizza Run - Annual 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185120-wisepies-pizza-run-annual-1-mile-5k-and-10k-challenge)** — Sat, May 15, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albuquerque, NM · 1 mile / 5K / 10K

## 5K races by city

- [Albuquerque, NM (27)](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/albuquerque/5k.md)
- [Farmington, NM (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/farmington/5k.md)
- [Las Cruces, NM (4)](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/las-cruces/5k.md)
- [Alamogordo, NM (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/alamogordo/5k.md)
- [Los Alamos, NM (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/los-alamos/5k.md)
- [Sunland Park, NM (3)](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/sunland-park/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/5k](https://runthis.run/races/new-mexico/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).