The NM Red White and Blue Run takes place on July 4, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. This event offers running and walking options across three distances: 1 mile, 1K, and 4 miles, making it accessible for various fitness levels and goals. The race starts at 8:00 AM, giving you an early morning finish before the day's heat intensifies. Entry fees range from $15 to $45 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. Whether you're training for a longer event, working on speed, or looking for a community-oriented race to kick off Independence Day, this Rio Rancho event provides a straightforward option with flexible distance choices.
From the Race Organizer
Kick off your Independence Day with the Red, White, and Blue Run on Saturday, July 4, 2026! 🏃♂️ 10K 🏃♀️ 4-Mile Run/Walk 🚶 2-Mile Walk 👟 Kids K All participants receive a great event T-shirt and finisher medal, with awards for overall and age group winners. Celebrate the holiday with fitness, family, and community fun! Register today: www.irunfit.org Proceeds support RunFit youth running programs and the Fifteen and Fit school fitness initiative, helping keep kids active and healthy. RunFit | Building community and promoting health one event at a time. RED, WHITE, AND BLUE RUN PARTICIPANT INFORMATION LOCATION Rio Rancho Aquatic Center/Loma Colorado Park 745 Loma Colorado NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 EVENT SCHEDULE July 4, 2026 10K: 8:00 a.m. 4-MILER: 8:05 a.m. 2-MILE WALK: 8:05 a.m. KIDS K: 9:15 a.m. PACKET PICKUP July 3, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM FLEET FEET (WESTSIDE) Cottonwood 3705 Ellison Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87114 START: The Start for all events: 10K and 4-Miler are located next to the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center and Loma Colorado Park. Note: The Kids K Start and Finish is located at the Loma Colorado Park. Note: Race Day Registration and Timing Chip Pickup will be located at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE 10K and 4-MILE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ENTERED IN THE RESULTS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP/BIB. ALL BIBS/TIMING CHIP MUST BE WORN ON THE FRONT OF THE PERSON AND BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. All races will start promptly at the designated times listed above. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line and seed yourself according to your projected pace. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. See parking information below. This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off. NOTE: ALL RACES WILL START ON TIME SO PLEASE BE AT THE START 10-15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START. NOTE: Please do not enter the road/Start area prior to the signal from the race director. Please wait on the sidewalk and area next to start. EVENT DAY All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and asked to leave the course. Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials, throughout the Event. Event attendees must adhere to city, state, and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who: Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness Are exhibiting symptoms of infectious illnesses such as cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or sore throat Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work COURSE MONITORING Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials, or course marshals, conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants, or spectators may be disqualified by the Event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials. No participant shall be allowed to rejoin the race after leaving the course to gain a place, pace, or assist another participant. Any participant who is found by a course marshal, Event official, or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally shortening the race route ("cutting the course") shall be immediately disqualified from the Event and from future participation at the discretion of Event officials. A participant who has received any assistance from another person may be disqualified from the Event. "Assistance" includes, without limitation, conveying advice, information, or direct or indirect help to a participant by any means, including technical communication devices. It also includes pacing by persons not officially participating in the Event. It does not include the participation of designated formal Guide Runners, officially designated Support Runners, or contracted pacesetters in the race, provided such pacesetters start in the Event. Any person who participates in the Event without a current official Event bib number or timing device officially assigned to them is subject to removal and disqualification from future Events. No one is authorized to take the course unless they are registered participants. Therefore, no one
