Santa Fe Striders Running Festival
About this race
Be a part of the Santa Fe Striders Running Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex. There will be 5K and 10K cross country course and races with distances that vary with age group for younger runners. The 5K & 10K courses are on trail/dirt roads except for .25 miles.
Races for 3 - 14 Years Old Runners
For our younger runners we have several free races based on age. Why? To get kids moving! To promote a healthy
lifestyle and educate kids about running.
3 – 4 yrs old – 200 meters
5 – 6 yrs old – 400 meters
7 – 8 yrs old – 800 meters
9 – 10 yrs old – 1 mile
11 – 14 yrs old – 2 miles
You MUST check in by 8:45 am to receive your race number.
Free giveaway (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.
Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm
5K & 10K Cross Country Race
Awards: Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall*
First Place - $100
Second Place - $75
Third Place - $50
First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35
Standard 10 year age groups.
*No duplication of awards. Awards will not be mailed. Recipients must be present, or arrange for someone to pick up their award(s).
Free shirt (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.
Registration: Online registration closes on July 17 @ 11:59 pm
Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
Registration Fees: $40 before May 31; $45 June 1 - July 17.
Race Day registration $50 (cash or card only)
Registration Fee for Teams: $75
5K TEAM DIVISIONS ONLY:
High School Boys - Team consists of 5 male runners / top 3 score
High School Girls - Teams consists of 5 female runners / top 3 score
High School Coed - Team consists of 5 (3 boys & 2 girls OR 2 boys & 3 girls) / Top 2 boys & girl score OR Top 2 girls & boy scores
Awards to Top Team in each division.
Pick your distance
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Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 5K
Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall* First Place - $100 Second Place - $75 Third Place - $50 First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35 Standard 10 year age groups. *No duplication of awards Team Divisions for 5K Race Only: High School Boys - Team consists of 5 runners Top 3 score High School Girls - Team consists of 5 runners Top 3 score High School Coed - Team consists of 5 (3 boys & 2 girls or 2 boys & 3 girls) Top 2 boys & 1 girl scores or Top 2 girls & 1 boy scores Awards to Top Team in each division (5K Race Only).
Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 10K
10K course will do 2 loops of the 5K course.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Santa Fe.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- Santa Fe 5K Races 7 races
- Santa Fe Running Calendar 2026 9 races
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, 9 Santa Fe events
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