DUKE OF DOUGH "DONUT" RUN 10K, 5K AND KIDS K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Oct 19, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 15, 202610:00 AM | $38$40 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 15, 202610:15 AM | $38$40 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| 5K (17 and Under) | 5K | Nov 15, 202610:15 AM | $20$22 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| KIDS K | Kids | Nov 15, 202611:15 AM | $15$18 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $38 until Oct 19, then $40 until Nov 9, then $45 until Nov 15.
- 5K (17 and Under): $20 until Nov 9, then $22 until Nov 15.
- KIDS K: $15 until Nov 9, then $18 until Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New Mexico ($40).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Albuquerque runs 1:03:34, about 10:14 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:30 and men in 57:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 10K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 5,750 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4900 Kachina St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 15 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4900 Kachina St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,750 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Nov 16, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Nov 12, 2023), 2022 (Nov 13, 2022), 2021 (Nov 14, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is DUKE OF DOUGH "DONUT" RUN 10K, 5K AND KIDS K?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Mexico?
- At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New Mexico ($40).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 4900 Kachina St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
It’s time to lace up and satisfy your sweet tooth! Join us for the 2026 Duke of Dough Donut Run — featuring a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Kids K.
🏞 Fast & Flat Course at beautiful Mariposa Basin Park
🎽 Event T-Shirt for participants
🎖 Finisher Medal for participants
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
🍩 Donuts & Treats at the Finish Line!
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
📍 Mariposa Basin Park
4900 Kachina St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
START TIMES
🏃 10K Run: 10:00 a.m.
🏃♀️ 5K Run/Walk: 10:15 a.m.
🏃 Kids K: 11:15 a.m.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun fall morning of running, walking, and, of course, donuts!