JT 5000
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JT 5000
The JT 5000 is a race day on August 16, 2026 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. The event includes multiple running events held within the Expo grounds on flat courses that do not cross open traffic. The course layout is described as contained inside the venue and intended to reduce intersections with vehicle traffic.
Event options listed by the organizer include the Team Red, White, and Blue 5K, the Aim High Mile, a One Medal Combo that records combined times for the 5K and 1 Mile, and a Kids K for younger runners. The One Medal Combo carries a $400 winner-take-all prize for first place male and first place female overall.
Registration details provided by the organizer note opening and closing dates. General registration opens March 13, 2026 and closes August 16, 2026; the Kids K registration opens April 29, 2026 and also closes August 16, 2026. Published entry fees are $35 for the Team Red, White, and Blue 5K, $25 for the Aim High Mile, $45 for the One Medal Combo, and $15 for the Kids K.
The event honors the legacy of a retired Air Force E-9 Master Sergeant and local running coach and partners with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
