The 2026 ABQ Foothills 10 Mile Trail Run is scheduled for November 8, 2026, and we are excited to present an incredible trail race that promises an unforgettable experience. Prepare to conquer challenging single-track sections while immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery, crisp mountain air, and the awe-inspiring skies of Albuquerque. The ABQ Foothills 10 Mile Run showcases the rugged Sandia Mountains, the stunning foothills high desert landscape, and the City of Albuquerque nestled in the Rio Grande Valley. Starting at approximately 6,500 feet, the ever-changing terrain of the foothills trails takes you through the Elena Gallegos Open Space and Cibola National Forest, ensuring an exhilarating journey with each mile. Our race features best-in-class long-sleeve technical race shirts and a large, heated area at the staging point to keep you toasty warm on a crisp November morning. We offer two conveniently located parking areas with free shuttle bus service to and from the race, making race access easy for both runners and spectators. Our race also provides all participants with free race photos from the expert photographers at Lobo Photo New Mexico! After crossing the finish line, enjoy amazing local New Mexico breakfast burritos, locally brewed root beer from Canteen Brewing, coffee, and other refreshments.
Nov 08, 2026
Distance — 16.1K
Type — Running
08:00
$80.00
Nov 08, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:15
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Albuquerque.
Learn more about the host city, Albuquerque.
Albuquerque is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Founded in 1706 as La Villa de Alburquerque by Santa Fe de Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, and named in honor of Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 10th Duke of Alburquerque and Viceroy of New Spain, it was an outpost on El Camino Real, linking Mexico City to the northernmost territories of New Spain. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County.
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All-time top performances and historical records for ABQ Foothills 10 Mile Run and 5K Run Hike.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Andrew Amor | '24 | 1:03:58 | |
| 🥈 | Nelson Oyugi | '24 | 1:05:15 | |
| 🥉 | Timberlin Henderson | '24 | 1:05:40 | |
| 4 | Jeff Cuno | '24 | 1:07:08 | |
| 5 | Lamech Mosoti | '24 | 1:08:38 | |
| 6 | Dan Day | '24 | 1:08:57 | |
| 7 | Brett Winegar | '24 | 1:10:00 | |
| 8 | Solomon Kandie | '24 | 1:10:26 | |
| 9 | Luke Janik | '24 | 1:10:45 | |
| 10 | Willie Kinney | '24 | 1:13:49 |
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