Lickety Splitz Popsicle Run

Lickety Splitz Ice Cream Run – Add Some Sweet Fun to Your Summer!

Get ready for a sweet summer run with the Lickety Splitz Ice Cream Run! This fun, fast, and family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate fitness, community, and a little post-race ice cream.

Starting and finishing at Sagebrush Community Church, the scenic loop course takes participants through Albuquerque’s beautiful North Valley and Bosque trails. Choose your distance, bring your family and friends, and enjoy a summer event made for runners and walkers of all ages.

All registered participants receive a stylish event T-shirt and a custom finisher medal. Overall and age group awards will be presented, and everyone can look forward to ice cream and other goodies at the finish line.

Best of all, your participation supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting sports ministries in underdeveloped countries.

Register today at www.irunfit.org.

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

LICKETY-SPLIT ICE CREAM RUN

EVENT INFORMATION 

EVENT LOCATION:
Sagebrush Community Church
6440 Coors Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

Event Schedule: July 25, 2026
10K: 8:00 A.M
5K. 8:10 A.M.
Kids K: 9:00 A.M.

PACKET PICKUP:
July 24, 2026
3:00 to 600 p.m.
FLEET FEET SPORTS 
North Towne Plaza
5901 Wyoming Suite R 
Albuquerque NM 87109

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS RACE-DAY REGISTRATION. PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER NOON, FRIDAY, 7/25/25, MAY PICK UP THEIR PACKET ON RACE DAY BETWEEN 7:00-7:30 A.M. ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITY CHURCH.

All events will start on time. Race-day registration and post-race activities will be held near the finish line. This race is a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off.  All participants must wear a timing chip/bib to be included in the results and be eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards. The event bib MUST always be worn on the front of the person and be visible. 

Bathroom Facilities:

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

Race (Bib) Number 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 entire race. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.

Medical Support:

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

Finish Information:

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

10K:
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, 60-69, 70-70, 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, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.

KIDS K:

All registered participants (11 and under) can participate in Kids K, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Start Information

All races will start promptly at the designated times. Allow plenty of time to reach the Start Line, check any gear, and seed yourself according to your projected pace. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. 
This race is a Chip Start with a Timing Chip finish. All participants who want to be timed and factored into the results MUST wear a timing chip/bib. Note: The Kids K is a non-timed event. No timing chips are necessary.
 Please note: If severe weather creates dangerous conditions for runners or cancels the race, there will be no refunds.

MEDICAL SUPPORT:

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

Can I run with an iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the sport's national governing body, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prizes cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.

Can I run with my Garmin GPS or my Nike Plus device?
Yes, participants may wear their Garmin GPS watches and Nike Plus 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 in the course?
The use of video devices, cell phones, 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 course marshals on bicycles. Baby joggers, strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or other wheeled devices will not be permitted.

Do you have a Lost & Found case? I lost something at the event or at the racecourse.
Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for items on race day. If you are missing a personal thing, please call 505.217-4774.

I am injured and cannot run the event (family commitments, work obligations, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry, or transfer my access to someone else?
No. Sale and transfer of race entry/bib are strictly prohibited, resulting in the disqualification and banning of 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 refund me?
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.

Am I able to bring my dog?

No! Due to the single-track nature of the course in some areas, dogs are not permitted. Please leave your dog at home.

 
Inclement Weather Policy
Weather forecasts will be monitored before the event, paying special 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 emailed to participants, as necessary.

The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide whether to take any action to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the race start time or, in extreme situations, canceling 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 at least 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If extreme heat is predicted, extra water will be provided to the athletes 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.

Results:
The event will be timed using RunFit’s RACE|RESULT Timing System. Efforts will be made to post unofficial results at the finish line within 15 minutes of each participant's finish. Results will be posted online at www.irunfit.org.  Participants who want their official time posted and included in the results MUST wear a timing chip/bib. No timing chips will be given to Kids K participants since this event is non-timed. Please note: Awards will be presented immediately after each event. All awards must be picked on the day of the event. No awards will be mailed.

Post Race: 

Post-race refreshments: Popsicles and more!

Results: 

Results will be posted to WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG

Review the Course and Support:

Decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you need support the most. 
Water and Powerade will also be provided at the water/hydration table; see course link(s) below:

10K:

LICKETY SPLITZ RUN 10K 2026 - MapMyRun

5K:

LICKETY SPLITZ RUN 5K 2026 - MapMyRun

Volunteer Information

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

Thank-a-volunteer campaign!

The Lickety Splitz Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers. Volunteers provide information, assist with safety measures, and contribute to a positive running experience for participants. When you have a chance, give hearty, fun-loving thanks!

Race Questions and Information:
RunFit
(505) 217-4774 
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com

WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG

Join fellow runners on July 25, 2026 for the Lickety Splitz Popsicle Run. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Albuquerque.