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Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 28, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Oct 26, 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 | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 10K-No Shirt | 10K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 5K-No Shirt | 5K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $55$60 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon-No Shirt | Half Marathon | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Feb 28, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $40 until Oct 26, then $45 until Feb 23, then $47.50 until Feb 28, then $50 until Mar 1.
- 10K-No Shirt: $35 until Oct 26, then $40 until Feb 23, then $42.50 until Feb 28, then $45 until Mar 1.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 26, then $35 until Feb 23, then $37.50 until Feb 28, then $40 until Mar 1.
- 5K-No Shirt: $25 until Oct 26, then $30 until Feb 23, then $32.50 until Feb 28, then $35 until Mar 1.
Online registration closes Mar 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New Mexico ($60).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Albuquerque runs 2:20:15, about 10:42 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:16 and men in 2:04:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Mariposa Basin Park, Albuquerque, NM 87120
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results5K
153
finishers
34:22
median (11:04 /mi)
19:40
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
Half Marathon
38
finishers
1:57:56
median (9:00 /mi)
1:32:05
winning time
32% / 68%
women / men
10K
31
finishers
1:02:33
median (10:04 /mi)
41:51
winning time
68% / 32%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:33 or better, the top quarter in 29:00, and half the field in 34:22; the last tenth came in after 54:29.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:08, and half the field in 1:57:56; the last tenth came in after 2:40:53.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:54 or better, the top quarter in 57:13, and half the field in 1:02:33; the last tenth came in after 1:24:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:43 | 21:32 |
| 20-29 | 28:28 | 25:07 |
| 30-39 | 26:23 | 24:56 |
| 40-49 | 34:00 | 29:07 |
| 50-59 | 38:41 | 30:18 |
| 60-69 | 43:07 | 26:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Mexico 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:00, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 28 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course & Timing
Flat & fast! 5K Course. 10K Course - 2 Laps. Half Marathon - 3 Laps. Water Stations. We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own…
Shirt and medal
Awards and Goodies
Participants registered on or by February 19th are guaranteed an awesome shirt! Great Custom award medals in both races as follows: Top 3 Overall M/F. Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (40 years+). Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F (50 years+). Top…
Shirt and medal
Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024. Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website. Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January…
Rules and FAQ
Event Courtesy Policy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
The cause
Charity Partner
The Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon is proud to have the Native Health Initiative as it's 2026 Charity Partner. Native Health Initiative (NHI) was founded in 2005 and works to address health inequities in Indigenous Communities. We have three…
Race details
- Where
- Mariposa Basin Park, Albuquerque, NM 87120Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 28, 2027), 2026 (Mar 1, 2026), 2025 (Mar 2, 2025), 2024 (Mar 3, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque?
- Sunday, February 28, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Mexico?
- At $55, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New Mexico ($60).
- 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, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 153 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:22 and the winner ran 19:40.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:00, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Mariposa Basin Park, 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
Get ready to chase the rainbow at the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque, where every mile feels like a celebration and a little bit of magic is in the air. This spirited race brings shamrock energy, festive fun, and plenty of good vibes—whether you’re flying through the 5K, cruising the 10K, or taking on the bold challenge of the half marathon.
Every participant will score a shiny custom finisher medal, your personal pot of gold waiting at the end of the run. And with awards in each distance across the usual 5-year age groups, there are lots of chances to get lucky and take home some bragging rights.