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5K

$45 9:00AM MDT - 11:00AM MDT Price increases after September 8, 2024 at 11:59pm MDT
Fast and Flat!

5K (17 and Under)

$28 9:00AM MDT - 11:00AM MDT Registration closes on September 13, 2024 at 11:59pm MDT and re-opens on September 14, 2024 at 12:00am MDT
Open to ages 17 and under.
Dino Stomp!

Kids K

$20 9:45AM MDT - 11:00AM MDT Registration ends September 14, 2024 at 6:59pm MDT
Open to ages 11 and under.
Kid Power!

Kids 1-Mile

$20 10:00AM MDT - 11:00AM MDT Registration ends September 14, 2024 at 6:59pm MDT
Open to ages 11 and under.
Family Fun!

Family 1-Mile Walk

$28 10:00AM MDT - 11:00AM MDT Registration ends September 14, 2024 at 6:59pm MDT

Family 1-Mile Walk (17 and Under)

$20 10:00AM MDT - 11:00AM MDT Registration ends September 14, 2024 at 6:59pm MDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.irunfit.org.

Place

1801 Mountain Rd. Nw
Albuquerque, NM US 87104

Description

Register today for the 5th Annual TyRUNnosaurus 5K, Kids 1-Mile, 1-Mile Family Walk, and Kids K scheduled for September 15, 2024, to benefit the Museum of Natural History Foundation to advance the cultural and scientific programs and purposes of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. The Foundation’s objectives are to receive, raise, and administer funds for the benefit of the Museum and to provide the Museum with a broad base of community support. Enjoy this flat and fast loop course through the historic Sawmill District and Historic Old Town. To register and learn more about the TyRUNnosaurus Run and other exciting events, visit www.irunfit.org.

On race day, each participant will receive free entry into the museum upon presentation of their race bib. Participants will also receive a participant finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and refreshments at the finish.

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                                              TYRUNNOSAURUS RUN EVENT INFORMATION

10% Discount on Family Plus Membership with Code FamilyPlus10

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation offers a 10% discount on their most popular membership option, the Family Plus Membership, to runners/walkers participating in the TyRUNnosaurus 5K Run/Walk in 2024.

Learn more about membership options or become a member today at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uk4a4zc. Use the code FamilyPlus10 to claim your 10% discount on a Family Plus membership.

Event Location:

NM Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Event Schedule:

September 15, 2024
5K Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m.
Kids K: 9:45 a.m.
KIDS 1-Mile: 10:00 a.m.
FAMILY 1-Mile Walk:10:00 a.m.

NOTE: WE WILL START ON TIME. YOU MUST BE AT THE START OF YOUR EVENT 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE ABOVE START TIMES.

ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND FREE ENTRY INTO THE NM MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. NOTE: THE EVENT BIB IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THE MUSEUM.

Runner Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

September 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

HEART AND SOLE SPORTS
2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Late registrations for all events are available on race day and at Packet Pickup.

PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT “PACKET PICKUP.”

Note: If you cannot pick up your packets in person at Packet Pickup, you must plan for a representative to do so. Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning at the registration area (NM Museum of Natural History and Science).

ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A POSTED TIME AT THE FINISH BE ENTERED INTO THE RESULTS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AGE GROUP AND OVERALL AWARDS MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP/BIB. TIMING CHIPS/BIBS MUST BE WORN ON THE FRONT – OUTSIDE CLOTHING- OF THE PERSON.

Parking:

PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS ONLY. DO NOT PARK ON ROADS AND SIDEWALKS OR PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATHS. 

Bathroom Facilities:

Bathrooms are available near the start/finish.

Start Information:

The start location for the 5K Run, 5K Walk, Kids 1 Mile, Family 1 Mile, and Kids K is in front of the NM Museum of Natural History and Science. Participants must be at the start 15 minutes before the event starts.

Finish Information:

All participants will finish before the NM Museum of Natural History and Science.
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day – immediately following the Kids K.

Race (Bib) Number Requirements:

Each participant will receive a Race (Bib/Timing Chip) 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 outside of all clothing during the entire race to be seen. Bib numbers are nontransferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

Can I run with an iPod/headphones?

Yes. USATF, the sport's national governing body, recently amended its headphones, iPods, and similar devices ban. However, athletes competing for prizes cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.

Can I run with my GPS device?

Yes, participants may wear their GPS watch 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?

The use of video devices, cell phones (Only with headphones (one earpiece in the ear to hear volunteers, race director, and other event officials), computers, cameras, or any similar devices by participants in the event is prohibited. 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 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/Strollers allowed during the race/event?

Yes, baby joggers and strollers are allowed. Note: It is your responsibility to make sure your baby jogger/stroller does not impede other runners, and you must take extra precautions to ensure your safety, your child’s safety, and the safety of the runners around you. We reserve the right to pull any participant from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves.

Do you have a Lost & Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the racecourse?

Yes. We will have a Lost & Found 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 strictly 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 the 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 Packet Pickup?

Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet for you. 

What is NOT allowed on the course?

For everyone’s safety, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted on the course. Strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack, and your child must always be secured in the stroller. 

Inclement Weather Policy:

Weather forecasts will be monitored before the event, paying particular attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.org so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race and possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email. The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the start time for the race or, in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the race's starting line. Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If extreme heat is predicted, the athletes will be provided extra water before, during, and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.

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 who appears distressed or at risk. You will be directed to the Medical Area near the finish 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.

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:   5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Award times will be determined by gun time.

Kids K:

All registered participants (11 and under) can participate in the RunFit Kids K. The race will start at 9:45 a.m. The Start and Finish are in front of the NM Museum of Natural History and Science. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish.

Kids 1-Mile and Family 1-Mile:

All registered participants (11 and under) are eligible to participate in the RunFit Kids 1-Mile Run/Walk. The RunFit Kids 1-Mile will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Start and Finish are before the NM Museum of Natural History and Science. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish. Note: The Family 1-Mile will also begin at 10:00 a.m. Same Start and Finish as Kids 1-Mile. All participants must register. If you registered for the 5K or Kids K, you are also welcome to participate in the Family 1-Mile event. However, if you are not, you (each member) must register for the Family 1-Mile.

Post-Race:

Post-race refreshments will be held near the finish.

Results:

Results will be posted immediately after the event near the finish and online 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 is one fluid replacement station on the course:

Course Links:

COURSE MAP LINKS (MAP MY RUN RUNNING ROUTES):

5K: TyRUNnosaurus 5K Run 2024 - MapMyRun

1-Mile: TyRUNnosaurus KIDS 1-MILE 2024 - MapMyRun

Kid K: TyRUNnosaurus KIDS K 2024 – MapMyRun

Thank-a-volunteer campaign!

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

RunFit:

RunFit and the NM Museum of Natural History Foundation are proud to bring the 5th Annual TyRUNnosaurus Run to Albuquerque to support the NM Museum of Natural History and Science.

To learn more about RunFit, please visit us at www.irunfit.org

Race Questions and Information

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

 

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