Santa Fe Striders Running Festival
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Event Overview
The Santa Fe Striders Running Festival takes place on July 18, 2026, at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex on Caja Del Rio Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The event features three distinct categories: a 5K, a 10K, and a series of free kids' races for different age groups.
Race Details
The main 5K and 10K events are cross-country races. The courses are primarily on trail and dirt roads, with approximately a quarter-mile section on a different surface. These races are open to participants aged 12 and older. The event also includes free kids' races for ages 3 to 14, with distances ranging from 200 meters to 2 miles, determined by age group.
Registration and Logistics
Registration for the 5K and 10K costs $40, with fees increasing later. Race-day registration is available for $50. A team registration option for high school teams in the 5K event is priced at $75. Online registration closes on July 17, 2026. All participants must check in by 8:45 AM on race day to receive their race number. A free giveaway item is guaranteed for those registered by June 25.
Awards
The 5K and 10K races offer cash prizes for the top overall male, female, and non-binary finishers, as well as for the top male and female masters (40+) finishers. Awards are also given for standard 10-year age groups and to the top teams in the high school divisions. Award recipients must be present to collect their prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
