Run with Joy Half Marathon
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Run with Joy Half Marathon/10k/5k and 1 Miler
The Run with Joy event takes place on March 28, 2026, in Albuquerque, starting and finishing at Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd NE. The event offers four distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- 1 Miler
The out-and-back course runs primarily on the North Diversion Channel Trail, a shared path. The majority of the route is flat with some elevation change where it passes under major streets. Aid stations will be placed along the half-marathon and 10k routes, and an aid station is planned at the halfway point of the 5k. Restrooms are available at the start and finish and at the 5k turnaround.
Participant items vary by distance. Half-marathon and 10k entrants receive a finisher's medal, a shirt, a breakfast burrito, and a pint of beer or root beer. 5k participants receive a shirt, a breakfast burrito, and beer or root beer but no medal. 1 miler participants receive a breakfast burrito and beer or root beer; no shirt or medal is provided. Root beer will be available for participants under 21 and for non-beer drinkers. Must be 21 to receive alcohol; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, March 27 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Canteen Brewhouse; registrants before March 1 are guaranteed their shirt size. Live music, food, and a raffle open to all finishers are planned after the run. Professional timing is provided by Feral Adventures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
