Run Against Traffick 5K

Run Against Traffick 5K

Run Against Traffick is a family friendly 5K road race held on December 13, 2026 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event supports the New Mexico Dream Center; funds raised will be contributed to services for survivors of human trafficking and for people at risk of exploitation.

The race course begins near the Sid Cutter Pavilion and weaves around the balloon fiesta park. Runners must display their race bibs during the event; lost bibs may be replaced at the registration tent. Packet pickup and late registration are available on December 12, 2026 from 10:00 to 3:00 at 126 General Chennault St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Race day packet pickup is available at the registration area between 12:30 and 1:45. A friend may pick up a participant packet on behalf of the registrant.

Registration opens May 22, 2026 and closes December 13, 2026; the published registration fee is USD 50.00. Event rules state that all participants must follow instructions from event officials and adhere to public health guidelines. Unsportsmanlike conduct, unauthorized assistance, cutting the course, or failing to follow officials directions may result in disqualification. Authorized use of wheeled devices is limited to registered wheelchair participants, authorized course marshal bicycles, and participants running with strollers. Medical personnel may remove a participant if it is in the participant’s best interest.

Overall awards for the top three men and women will be determined by gun time. Age group awards will be given to the top three finishers in standard age divisions for men and women including 9 and under, 10 to 12, 13 to 15, 16 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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