ALBU-QUIRKY RUN

The inaugural Albu-Quirky Run is an event you won’t want to miss! Whether you run or walk the 8K, 5K, or Kids K, this event is perfect! It starts and finishes at Tiguex Park. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and event tee shirt. Age group and overall awards will be presented at the finish.

Albuquerque is filled with surprises for those who appreciate the unexpected, offering quirky attractions for everyone. Don’t miss these unique spots that add vibrancy to the city: Albuquerque Museum, Explora Science Museum, and Rattlesnake Museum, along with the various shops across from Tiguex Park in the heart of Old Town.

Join us for the Albu-Quirky Run and be part of the fun!

RunFit

501 (C) 3 organization

                                                                      ALBU-QUIRKY RUN

                                                           PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Event Location:

Tiguex Park

1800 Mountain Rd. NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Event Schedule: March 2, 2025

Start Times:

8K: 10:00 A.M.

5K: 10:10 A.M.

Kids K: 11:10 A.M. 

Packet Pickup:

Saturday, March 1, 2025

11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HEART AND SOLE SPORTS

2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE

Albuquerque NM 87110

PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; 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 plan for a representative to do so. Out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning at the registration area between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. on the NW side of Tiguex Park.

PARKING:

Parking is available on the west side of Tiguex Park and Explora Museum. NO PARKING ON THE COURSE: 19TH STREET, MOUNTAIN ROAD, OLD TOWN ROAD. EAST SIDE OF 18TH AND 20TH STREET AND NEXT TO TIGUEX PARK.

START:

5K: The 5K will start on Mountain Rd., just NW of Tiguex Park.

8K: The 8K will start on 19th Street, just SW of Tiguex Park. Please remain on the sidewalk and park until the race director notifies you to line up at the start.

KIDS K: The Kid K will start on 19th St. directly west of Finish.

Reminder: This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip/Bib finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off. All timing chips will be available at the registration area at Tiguex Park. All participants MUST wear a timing chip/bib to be factored into the results and be eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards. The timing chip will be located on the back of the bib. Participants must wear their race bib in the front and be visible to race officials and volunteers. 

EVENT DAY

All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and asked to leave the course.

Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials, throughout the duration of the Event.
Event attendees must adhere to city, state, and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who:
Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness
Are exhibiting symptoms of infectious illnesses such as cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or sore throat
Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work

COURSE MONITORING

•    Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials, or course marshals, conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants, or spectators may be disqualified by the Event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials.
•    No participant shall be allowed to rejoin the race after leaving the course to gain a place, pace, or assist another participant.
•    Any participant found by a course marshal, Event official, or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally shortening the race route (“cutting the course”) shall be immediately disqualified from the Event and future participation at the discretion of Event officials.
•    A participant who has received any assistance from another person may be disqualified from the Event. “Assistance” includes, without limitation, conveying advice, information, or direct or indirect help to a participant by any means, including technical communication devices. It also includes pacing by persons not officially participating in the Event. It does not include the participation of designated formal Guide Runners, officially designated Support Runners, or contracted pacesetters in the race, provided such pacesetters start in the Event.
•    Any person who participates in the Event without a current official Event bib number or timing device officially assigned to them is subject to removal and disqualification from future Events.
•    No people are authorized to be on the course unless they are registered participants. Therefore, no person shall be allowed to accompany a participant if they are not registered in the Event, nor shall any participant be allowed, without the permission of the Event management, to receive assistance or refreshments from anyone during the Event's progress. Any person not correctly displaying an authorized and issued bib number shall be directed to leave the course.
•    A hands-on medical examination by officially designated medical personnel during the progress of an Event shall not be considered assistance and will not result in disqualification if the participant is deemed medically fit.

PARTICIPANT SAFETY

The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to (a) authorized and registered wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the course. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited.
Participants are responsible for recognizing and understanding Event signage, symbols, and color codes relating to participant maps, facilities, and directions.
Medical personnel authorized by the Event to do so may examine any participant who appears in distress. If, in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel, it is in the best interest of the participant’s health and welfare, medical personnel may remove the participant from the Event.
Participants must immediately retire from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the Event’s official staff, official medical staff, or any governmental authority, including fire and police officials.
Participants are responsible for and assume liability for any and all medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event, including, but not limited to, ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services.
Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather, other conditions, or governmental orders or directives in accordance with the Emergency Protocol on severe emergencies and/or inclement weather.
Participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System (EAS) and adjust their race plans accordingly.

RESULT TIMING

All participants are assigned an electronic timing device, which is attached to their bib before the Event.
Participants are responsible for appropriately using and applying their assigned timing device.
Participants must wear their assigned timing device, permanently attached to their bib number, continuously from the start line to the finish line to receive an accurate finish time.

TIMING DISQUALIFICATION

Participants found to be wearing two or more Event-issued electronic timing devices during the race will be disqualified, and their results will not be recorded.
Participants with missing or irregular split times at official electronic timing checkpoints may be disqualified.
All finish times are reviewed before times are deemed official. Participants will be allowed to appeal unofficial finish times before the finish times are made official. Appeals must be submitted within three (3) days of the event day.
Participants must begin the Event during the officially recognized start time to register for an official finish time.
 

PORTABLE TOILETS:

Portable toilets are located near the start/finish. Please allow plenty of time to get to the start.

RACE/BIB REQUIREMENTS:

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front of all clothing during the race to be seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I run with iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the sport's national governing body, amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. 

 
Can I run with my GPS device?
Yes, participants may wear their GPS watches/devices. However, these items do not count as "second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances.

What is NOT allowed on the course?
Participants' use of video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras, or other devices in the event is prohibited. Wheeled devices used by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be limited to (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or other wheeled devices will not be permitted.

Are baby joggers and strollers allowed?
If you choose to run with a baby jogger, you must seed yourself behind all other runners and register your child at Packet Pickup or registration table at the event, at no charge, for a Rider Bib. Your responsibility is to ensure your baby jogger or stroller does not impede other runners. You must take extra precautions to ensure your safety, your child’s safety, and the runners around you. We reserve the right to pull any participant from the race, endangering other runners or themselves. Note: Your child must always be secured in a jogger or stroller.

Is there a time I must complete the event?

Due to our traffic control permit, ALL participants must be able to complete the course at 1:45:00 (Hour and Forty-Five Minutes).

Do you have a Lost and Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the racecourse?
Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for lost and found items on race day. If you are missing a personal item, please call 505.217.4774.

 
I am injured and/or cannot run the event (family commitment, work obligation, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry, or transfer my entry to someone else?
No. Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib are prohibited and will result in disqualifying and/or banning any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event.

 
If I provide medical documentation of my injury or pregnancy, will you give me a refund?
No. Please refer to our official event rules and guidelines.

Can I defer my entry to next year if I cannot run this year?
Participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they cannot run.

 
Can a friend pick up my packet if I cannot attend?
Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet for you.

Are dogs allowed? 
No. Sorry.  Please keep your furry friend at home.

MEDICAL SUPPORT:

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned along the course at every aid/water station.
The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race that appears distressed or at risk. Please notify event officials or volunteers if you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you need help at any point, please ask for it!
If you cannot finish the race, please notify a race official of your bib number so that the medical personnel know. Also, please hydrate throughout the day and at the water stations along the course.

FINISH INFORMATION:

The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day – immediately following Kid K. 

8K:
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.

 5K:

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women:  12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.

Kids K: 

All registered participants (11 and under) are eligible to participate in Kids K. This is a non-timed event. At the finish, all participants will receive a special recognition award. 

POST-RACE: 

Post-race refreshments provided by RunFit

RESULTS:

Results will be posted at www.irunfit.org

REVIEW THE COURSE AND SUPPORT:

Decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need the support. 
There are fluid replacement stations on the course:

Water and Powerade will also be provided for the 8K and 5K events; see course link(s):

COURSE MAPS: www.irunfit.org

COURSE MAP LINKS (MAP MY RUN). See the course link below:

8K:   Albu-Quirky 8K Run 2025 - MapMyRun

5K: Albu-Quirky 5K Run 2025 - MapMyRun

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:

Volunteers are still needed to help! Please contact RunFit at (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: stephenpino@hotmail.com. 

THANK-A-VOLUNTEER CAMPAIGN:

The Albu-Quirky Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers. Volunteers help us on race day to ensure you feel welcomed, are fully informed, have a safe, successful, and positive running experience, and more! When you have a chance, give a hearty, fun-loving thanks!

SPONSORS:

We want to thank the following sponsors for their support: Fleet Feet Sports, Heart and Sole Sports, New Balance, Powerade, PNM, I-Deal HVAC, Infinity Fitness, Por Vida Therapeutics, ServPro, Flawless Results, Express Flooring, Great Harvest Bread.

RACE QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION:
RunFit

Stephen Pino
(505) 217-4774
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com

WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG