Lobo Cancer Challenge
About this race
What Can You Do When You Support The Lobo Cancer Challenge?
Bring People Together
Support New MexicansFighting Cancer
Provide Training forFuture Scientists
And More!
The University of New Mexico
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The annual Lobo Cancer Challenge community fundraiser helps the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to deliver the best cancer care in the world right here in New Mexico. Our generous Event Sponsors make it possible for 100% of every single fundraising dollar raised by our Challengers to go directly to their choice of program in cancer patient treatment and support, advanced cancer research, community outreach, or education and training — because no one should have to face cancer alone.
The Lobo Cancer Challenge event day, held at the UNM Lobo Football Stadium in September, features a 25 Mile Bike Ride, a 50 Mile Bike Ride, a 5K Run / Walk, a Stadium Stair Challenge, and a Cub Pack Fun Run for children ages 1-10, as well as a Virtual Challenger option. Sponsor booths populate a Participant Village, and games and activities are offered on the festive field in a celebration of community support.
Your Fundraising Supports:
The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only one in the New Mexico region designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center — in the top 3% of the nation’s elite cancer centers! This fundraising event helps us to deliver the best cancer care in the world. We are deeply grateful to our community for their tremendous support in helping all New Mexicans facing cancer.
2025 Event Photography from NM Photos
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A One-of-a-Kind Event
“I hope that people, when they come to the Lobo Cancer Challenge, feel that they are part of our family. They are part of our team. That the discoveries we make at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the people that we help, the lives that we save are all because of them.” — Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, CEO
What Inspires our Sponsors?
Hear personally from a few of our generous Event Sponsors as they share about the meaning of their connection to the Lobo Cancer Challenge. We are proud of our sponsors and their support for the community. They make a difference, and play a part in bringing world-class cancer care to New Mexico.
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The Lobo Cancer Challenge is Presented By
Join fellow runners on September 28, 2024 for the Lobo Cancer Challenge. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, 1K, 40.2K, Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Albuquerque.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run / Walk
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42630057
Stair Challenge
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31833818
Cub Pack Fun Run for children ages 1-10
Cycling
25 Mile Bike Ride
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42630040
50 Mile Bike Ride
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43614103
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Albuquerque in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Albuquerque
Lobo Cancer Challenge takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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