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Join the 5K, 1-mile walk, or Kids K, with professional timing, an announcer, a finish arch, hydration, medals, and awards.
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A neighborhood wellness festival and 5K run in the heart of Albuquerque's International District
Pamoja (“together” in Swahili) is much more than just a race, it’s a wellness festival for the whole International District.
Every age, pace, family, school, neighborhood, and organization has a place here.
Ways to get in on the action:
Celebrate speed, spirit, and community! Pamoja recognizes participants through age-group awards and special awards celebrating the people who make the day memorable. Join us for the awards presentation at 11:00 AM.
| Award Category | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Adult Age-Group Awards | Top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in each 10-year age group. |
| Kids’ Age-Group Awards | Top 3 boys, girls, and non-binary finishers in each 5-year age group. |
| Most Spirited Award | Celebrating an enthusiastic runner, walker, volunteer, or spectator who brings energy and encouragement to the event. |
| Best Costume | Awards for Best Adult Costume and Best Kids’ Costume. Come dressed in your Halloween spirit! |
| Team / Family Award | Recognizing a group of 3 or more participants running or walking together. |
| Wheelchair Division | Awards for the top 3 finishers in the wheelchair division. |
Join the 5K, 1-mile walk, or Kids K, with professional timing, an announcer, a finish arch, hydration, medals, and awards.
Explore blood pressure, diabetes risk and glucose, and vision screenings, plus behavioral health, nutrition, insurance information, and follow-up referrals.
Get hands-on device help, explore low-cost internet sign-ups, and try robotics and coding stations for youth. Enjoy digital skills mini-lessons and meet local tech employers and training partners.
Enjoy kids’ games, art activities, and face painting for a morning of creativity and play.
Gather for breakfast and brunch, water, healthy samples, and local vendors, with seating and shade to relax and connect.
Enjoy music and an emcee-led program featuring sponsor recognition, a welcome from elected officials, and community and race awards.
Registration is completely free and includes your race entry, a race bib, and a T-shirt!
Absolutely! Participants are welcome to run, walk, or move at their own pace. We’ll also have a dedicated 1-Mile Community Walk for those looking for a shorter route.
Yes! Activities are free and open to everyone, even if you’re not registered for the race. Come enjoy the community fun!
Yes! Pamoja is family-friendly, and strollers are welcome on the course. Please start toward the back and be mindful of other participants.
Pets are not permitted on the race course, however are allowed at the festival. All pets must be leashed.
Parking details are being finalized. We’ll share locations and instructions as soon as they’re available.
Race results will be available after the event on RunFit’s website at irunfit.org.
We would love to have you! Sign up using the tabling registration link here.
