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Albuquerque Road Runners Club hosts free twilight 5K runs through July
The Albuquerque Road Runners Club calendar shows several free evening events using city parks and open spaces for 5K runs and walks through the end of July.
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Free twilight runs hosted by different local groups will use four Albuquerque venues this month, according to the race calendar maintained by the Albuquerque Road Runners Club.
The timing aligns with peak summer heat, when evening starts help participants avoid daytime temperatures. Organizers schedule the events at established parks and trailheads that already draw daily walkers and runners, extending the use of those public spaces into organized fitness without new construction.
Venues hosting the July series
National Hispanic Cultural Center hosts the first Twilight Series Run on July 9. Rio Grande Park at 1744 Kit Carson SW takes the second on July 16. The Bosque Trail behind Sage Brush Church at 6440 Coors NW is set for July 23. Alameda Open Space at Alameda and Rio Grande closes the month on July 30. Each night begins at 7:30 p.m. and offers a 5K run plus shorter walk or run options.
Balloon Fiesta Park also appears on the calendar for the Spread the Love Color Run on July 11, a 5K that benefits Special Olympics New Mexico. Expo New Mexico is listed for the JT 5000 on August 16. These repeated bookings show how existing event grounds and open-space parcels support multiple running programs without dedicated racing facilities.
Registration and next steps
The Twilight Series requires no advance registration, while other listed events direct participants to online sign-up pages. The full calendar, updated July 9, 2026, is posted at abqroadrunners.com/race-calendar.html and includes links for distances, locations and entry details. Runners checking that page can confirm start times and any last-minute changes for the remaining July dates.