Run Against Traffick 5k - Albuquerque

Run Against Traffick 5k - Albuquerque takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on December 13, 2026. The event is built around a single format, a 5K that starts at 2:00 p.m., so you get an afternoon start rather than the early gun most December races use. With one distance and one wave, the logistics are simple, and the whole thing is over well before the end of the day.

A 5K this size suits almost anyone who runs regularly. If you are chasing a personal best, treat it as a hard 20-minute effort and warm up thoroughly, since an afternoon start gives you the entire morning to eat and get moving. If you are newer to racing, four to six weeks of consistent running, with one slightly longer easy run each week, is enough to cover 3.1 miles comfortably and finish strong rather than hanging on.