The Heart of ABQ 6.6K Run/ Race walk
About this race
The Heart of ABQ 6.6K is a Route 66–inspired community walk/run celebrating wellness, culture, and connection in the heart of Albuquerque. Whether you’re a runner or a casual walker, this event brings people together to move, celebrate, and honor the vibrant International District.
Hosted by Juneteenth Renaissance Institute and presented by New Mexico True, the Heart of ABQ 6.6K commemorates 100 Years of Central Avenue and the enduring spirit of Route 66. Starting at Manzano Mesa Park, participants will journey through the neighborhood to Villa Hispana at Expo New Mexico, where the Heart of ABQ Festival awaits. A free shuttle will return participants to the park after the event.
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The Heart of ABQ 6.6K Run/ Race walk
Festival Celebration After crossing the finish line, join the excitement at Villa Hispana inside Expo New Mexico for the Heart of ABQ Festival—a lively community celebration featuring local music, food, and culture. It’s the perfect way to relax, connect, and celebrate your accomplishment.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Albuquerque, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 8:09 PM local time (MDT) in Albuquerque on May 23, 2026 — 14h 12m of daylight.
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2026 results — The Heart of ABQ 6.6K Run/ Race walk
The Heart of ABQ 6.6K Run/ Race walk · 26 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Kee | 23:50 | 5:48 /mi |
| 2 | Lane Martin | 26:19 | 6:25 /mi |
| 3 | Vitalino Chojolan | 32:19 | 7:52 /mi |
| 4 | Terris James | 33:25 | 8:09 /mi |
| 5 | Antonio Jimenez | 33:38 | 8:12 /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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