Santa Fe Striders Running Festival

About the Event

Be a part of the Santa Fe Striders Running Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex. There will be 5K and 10K cross country course and races with distances that vary with age group for younger runners. The 5K & 10K courses are on trail/dirt roads except for .25 miles.

Races for 3 - 14 Years Old Runners

For our younger runners we have several free races based on age. Why? To get kids moving! To promote a healthy
lifestyle and educate kids about running.

3 – 4 yrs old – 200 meters
5 – 6 yrs old – 400 meters
7 – 8 yrs old – 800 meters
9 – 10 yrs old – 1 mile
11 – 14 yrs old – 2 miles

You MUST check in by 8:45 am to receive your race number.

Free giveaway (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.

Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm

5K & 10K Cross Country Race

Awards: Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall*
First Place - $100
Second Place - $75
Third Place - $50
First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35
Standard 10 year age groups.

*No duplication of awards. Awards will not be mailed. Recipients must be present, or arrange for someone to pick up their award(s).

Free shirt (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25.

Registration: Online registration closes on July 17 @ 11:59 pm
Race Day registration opens at 7:00 a.m.

Registration Fees: $40 before May 31; $45 June 1 - July 17.
Race Day registration $50 (cash or card only)

Registration Fee for Teams: $75

5K TEAM DIVISIONS ONLY:

High School Boys - Team consists of 5 male runners / top 3 score

High School Girls - Teams consists of 5 female runners / top 3 score

High School Coed - Team consists of 5 (3 boys & 2 girls OR 2 boys & 3 girls) / Top 2 boys & girl score OR Top 2 girls & boy scores

Awards to Top Team in each division.

Races Offered

Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 10K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$40.00

Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$40.00

Kids Races

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Kids Races

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09:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Santa Fe.

thermostat Temperature

16.4° / 29.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.6° / 25.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

38.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:00

nightlight Sunset

20:17

About Santa Fe

Learn more about the host city, Santa Fe.

Santa Fe, founded in 1607, is the capital of the state of New Mexico and its principal tourist destination, renowned for its confluence of scenic beauty, long history, cultural diversity, and extraordinary concentration of arts, music and fine dining. With an elevation of 7,000 ft (2,100 m), it is not only the United States' oldest state capital but its highest, sitting at the foot of the spectacular Sangre de Cristo Mountains. And with a population of about 85,000 (2019), it's not the most populous capital, but that's part of its charm. This is not a capital that bustles with politicians but one that bustles with tourists, who flood the narrow streets around the town's plaza in the summer months to take in the beautiful adobe architecture, the unique cultural heritage, and the spectacular art that make Santa Fe one of the world's top travel destinations.