Come run or walk the Double Eagle II Airport runway with us! (Custom T-shirt is included with registration.) There will be a Mutt Strut too so, bring your pooch and walk, run or strut for two great causes! This is a fundraiser for the City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department and also for EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Local Chapter 179. Last year, we raised over $2000 for these amazing charities! Let's make it even bigger at this second annual event! And, CABQ Animal Welfare who will be on-site all day with adorable adoptable dogs. There will also be an awards ceremony afterwards, music and food trucks to replenish you after conquering the runway 5K! Run the Runway 5k - 8:00AM Mutt Strut 5k - 8:10AM
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Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K 2026 — Albuquerque, NM
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Albuquerque, NM.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
