JT 5000
About this race
Get ready to race, celebrate, and be inspired at the JT-5000 5K, 1 Mile, and Kids K on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Expo New Mexico! This special event honors the legacy of Joe Tassone—a retired Air Force E-9 Master Sergeant and beloved local running coach who dedicated nearly two decades to mentoring and inspiring runners throughout the community.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for a fun, family-friendly event, the JT-5000 has something for everyone. Choose from the Team Red, White, and Blue 5K, the Aim High 1 Mile, or take on the ultimate challenge with the One Medal Combo—where you’ll run both races and earn a combined time (and serious bragging rights!). In addition to bragging rights, the One Medal Combo is offering a $400 winner-take-all prize for the first place male and female competitors. Younger runners can join the excitement in the Kids K, making this a perfect event for all ages and abilities.
All races take place within the grounds of Expo New Mexico, offering flat, fast courses designed for speed, safety, and confidence. No traffic, no crowded intersections—just a smooth racing experience ideal for beginners and seasoned runners alike.
Even better, your participation supports a powerful mission. The JT-5000 proudly partners with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, honoring first responders and military heroes while helping carry forward their legacy of service and sacrifice.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a meaningful, high-energy race day that brings the community together. Lace up, show up, and run with purpose at the JT-5000!
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Running
Team Red, White, and Blue 5k
Aim High Mile
One Medal Combo 5k & 1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Albuquerque, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 7:54 PM local time (MDT) in Albuquerque on August 16, 2026 — 13h 26m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — JT 5000
54 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Team Red, White, and Blue 5k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Chavez | 21:02 | 6:47 /mi |
| 2 | Ashley McMains | 22:16 | 7:11 /mi |
| 3 | Fredrick Sinclair | 24:11 | 7:48 /mi |
| 4 | Erica Garcia | 26:06 | 8:25 /mi |
| 5 | Heather Maestas | 26:16 | 8:28 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 75 Albuquerque events
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