CHERRY GARCIA RUN 5K (17 AND UNDER)

Register today for the 20th Annual Cherry Garcia Run scheduled for Sunday, June 16, 2024. This summer favorite is a great addition to your summer fun! Whether it is the 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and Kids K, we have an event for you! This year's event is held on Father's Day. Bring the whole family to create a unique and lasting family memory, participate with your father, in memory of your father, or just celebrate fathers everywhere.  Perfect for all ages and abilities.  Imagine, the fun you and your family could have!  If you want an unbeatable experience, then this is the race for you! Join hundreds of participants at the start of this fast and flat loop course nestled in the heart of the North Valley. Age group, overall awards including participant medals and great Cherry Garcia Run tee shirt as well as some other summer favorites at the finish and more! To cool you down we have our misting tunnel and super soaker Kids K Kids! For additional information, go to: www.irunfit.org. Proceeds from the event benefit RunFit afterschool youth running programs, school-based RunFit “Fifteen and Fit” youth running, and fitness school-based programs. 

Helping to increase long-term health and build community one event at a time.

Thank you,
RunFit

CHERRY GARCIA RUN

EVENT INFORMATION

EVENT LOCATION:

Valley High School 

1505 Candelaria RD. NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107

 

EVENT SCHEDULE: 

June 16, 2024

10K: 8:00 A.M.

5K: 8:15 A.M.  

Kids K: 9:15 A.M.

 

 

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION:

June 15, 2024

11:00-3:00 P.M. 

FLEET FEET SPORTS

North Towne Plaza

5901 Wyoming suite R 

Albuquerque NM 87109

 

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION; HOWEVER, ALL PRE- REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICK-UP.”

 

If you are not able to pick up your packets in person at packet pickup, you must decide on a representative to pick up your packet. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race day at the registration area between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.

 

NOTE: PLEASE CONTINUE TO VIEW UPDATES TO OUR “PARTICIPANT INFORMATION” LOCATED ON OUR RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG IN ORDER TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER RACE DAY INFORMATION. IF OUR EVENT IS NOT ABLE TO GO LIVE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GO VIRTUAL. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. 

 

 

VIRTUAL RUN/WALK:

PLEASE NOTE: All registered participants may pick up their event packet: Event Bib and T-Shirt at the time and location listed above, “Packet Pickup.” For those who purchased the “shipping,” (only available to Virtual Run/Walk participants) your race swag will be mailed out beginning June 10, 2024, and continue as registrations come in.

 

For additional event information, please go to our RunFit website: www.irunfit.org.

If you choose to have your packet mailed to you. Please make sure you enter your mailing address when registering for the event and add the additional charge for shipping.

Please note: If you would like your packet mailed to you, please add “SHIPPING” prior to completing your registration. All other packets will be available for Packet Pickup.

 

Follow these 3 easy steps to run/walk your 10K or 5K!

Note: Kids K is a non-timed event.

* Step 1:
Walk or run ANYTIME between June 8 through June 16, 2024 and record your race time using: Strava, Garmin, MapMyRun, MapPedometer.com or a simple stopwatch.

* Step 2:
Email your race completion time to [email protected]
* Include first and last name, run date, event (10K or 5K), city a