WisePies Pizza Run - 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K Challenge
About this race
It's the 6th Annual WisePies Pizza Run brought to you by Albertsons Market and Guzman Construction.
WisePies Pizza invites you to take a step toward a healthier lifestyle while supporting Make-A-Wish New Mexico and Girls on the Run - Rio Grande. Participate with family and friends in a fun, community-focused event that promotes wellness, and enjoy a delicious reward of hot, fresh pizza!
Event and Same-Day Registration Starts at 7am on Sunday, May 17, 2026. All Races start at 9am and are timed.Early Bird Discount Thru March 15, 2026!
This year's theme, Walk of Fame, reflects the heart of the WisePies Pizza Run: to celebrate and honor individuals who bring positive influence to our community, while also recognizing the remarkable courage of children whose stories inspire hope. You'll experience our very own Walk of Fame highlighting WishKids and Girls on the Run alike and maybe some paparazzi along the way!
All participants will receive:
- Fresh, Hot WisePies Pizza, Pasta and Pizza Bites
- Post-run Refreshments and Entertainment
- Exclusive Event T-shirt or Tank Top
- Official Running Bib
- Fun Goodie Bag
- Route Guide
- Access to Fun, Family-Friendly Activities
- Entry into Top-Time Prize Competitions
- Boost your Overall Health and Wellness
- Virtual participation is also Available and Encouraged
Thank you for helping us support Make-A-Wish New Mexico in its mission to bring hope, strength, and transformation to children facing critical illnesses. Together, we can inspire hope one wish at a time.
Access the race routes here:
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
5K Timed Event
10K Timed Challenge
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile Fun Run or Walk
This family-friendly 1-mile event is for beginners or anyone wanting to have a great morning experience outside with this residential run through the Mesa del Sol neighborhood surrounding many playscapes, green spaces, benches, and refreshment stations. This run is great for families with kids and/or animals. As a participant, you'll enjoy a hot, fresh WisePies Pizza and other refreshments and entertainment at the end of your event! For safety, no bikes, skateboards, scooters, or motorized transportation during the fun run/walk, please.
5k Run
The 5K timed run is great for families who are intermediate joggers or runners and are looking for an opportunity to get their blood pumping. Experience a more direct, flat road run with spectacular views of the five mountain ranges that surround Mesa del Sol. As a participant, you'll enjoy a hot, fresh WisePies Pizza and other refreshments and entertainment at the end of your event! For safety, no bikes, skateboards, scooters, or motorized transportation during the fun run/walk, please. Small children and animals are not encouraged for this timed event.
10k Challenge
For those advanced runners who are looking for major elevation changes during this new timed challenge, this is your event! The course features challenging rolling hills throughout the course passing the huge stone snake landmarks that adorn the entry to Mesa del Sol. You will also get to enjoy the spectacular views of the five mountain ranges that surround Mesa del Sol. As a participant, you'll enjoy a hot, fresh WisePies Pizza and other refreshments and entertainment at the end of your event! For safety, no bikes, skateboards, scooters, or motorized transportation during the 10k Challenge, please. Small children and animals are not encouraged for this timed event.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Albuquerque, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 8:04 PM local time (MDT) in Albuquerque on May 16, 2027 — 14h 02m of daylight.
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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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