Registration for the Chunky Monkey Run costs between $15 and $45, with races starting at 8:00 AM on July 19, 2026, in Albuquerque. The event takes place at 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW and offers three distance options: a 1-mile run, a 1K, and a 3.12-mile run. If you can't make it to New Mexico for race day, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and location. This flexibility makes it accessible for endurance athletes with varying training focuses and schedules.
From the Race Organizer
Get ready for one of the most fun runs of the summer in Albuquerque’s North Valley! Choose your adventure: 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk, or Kids K—all on a fast, flat course. ✨ Finisher medal + awesome Chunky Monkey T-shirt 🏆 Overall & age group awards 🍉 Cool summer treats at the finish 💦 Misting tunnel + super soaker zone for Kids K! Bring your friends, bring the family, and come run, walk, and celebrate summer with us! 👉 Register now: www.irunfit.org Proceeds support RunFit’s youth programs—helping build healthy habits and strong communities! CHUNKY MONKEY RUN EVENT INFORMATION EVENT LOCATION: Valley High School 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 EVENT SCHEDULE: July 19, 2026 10K: 8:00 A.M. 5K: 8:15 A.M. Kids K: 9:15 A.M. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION: July 18, 2026 11:00-3:00 P.M. FLEET FEET SPORTS North Towne Plaza 5901 Wyoming Suite R Albuquerque NM 87109 PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION; HOWEVER, ALL PRE- REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICK-UP.” If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, you must decide for a representative to pick up your packet. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration area between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. PLEASE CONTINUE TO VIEW UPDATES TO OUR “PARTICIPANT INFORMATION” LOCATED ON OUR RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE EVENT AND OTHER RACE DAY INFORMATION. PARKING INFORMATION Parking for the event is available at Valley High School. Volunteers will be present to assist and direct you to an appropriate parking spot. To ensure the safety of participants and smooth traffic flow, please do not park on Valley Pool Rd or in the dirt area just north of it. Additionally, avoid parking along any part of the race route, which includes San Isidro Rd., Candelaria Blvd., Rio Grande Blvd., and Griegos Rd. Note that Griegos Elementary School, located just north of Valley Pool Rd, is also not a designated parking area. All participants and spectators are asked to enter the Valley High School parking lot via Candelaria Blvd only. Parking spaces are available on both the front (south) and north sides of the school. Please remember that parking on Valley Pool Rd is strictly prohibited. To avoid traffic congestion and ensure timely arrival, please plan to arrive between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Valley Pool Road will be closed to all vehicle traffic after 7:30 a.m. START 5K & 10K races begin on or near the Valley H.S. Track; the 10K starts just east of the track in the school parking lot. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. The finish line is at Griegos Elementary School Field, north of Valley Pool Road, where race-day registration and post-race activities also take place. This is a Gun Start with a timing chip finish; official timing begins when the gun sounds. Out-of-town participants can pick up packets at Griegos Elementary School Field on race day. All runners must wear their timing chip/bib visibly on the front to be ranked and eligible for awards. 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 duration of 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, or who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or who 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, after leaving the course, shall be allowed to rejoin the race to gain a place, pace, or assist another participant. • Any participant found by a course marshal, Event official, or surveillance equipment to have gained
