Registration Now Open for twelfth Annual Sugar Skull Fun Run

Sept. 14, 2026

Bernalillo County – Lace up your trainers and prepare to run, strut and stroll! Registration is now open for BernCo’s twelfth Annual Sugar Skull Fun Run. The occasion is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25 on scenic Tingley Drive between Central and Eighth Street.

Participants can select between a timed 5K run or a one-mile untimed Strut and Stroll that welcomes strollers and pets.

Sugar Skull Fun Run Schedule

• 9 a.m. – 5K timed run 
• 10 a.m. – One-mile untimed Strut and Stroll (all ages; pets and strollers welcome)

Early fowl registration for the 5K for ages 12 and up is $30, youngsters ages 6 – 11 years is $15. Fees will improve after Sept. 30.

Registration for the one-mile Strut and Stoll is $25 via race day for all ages 6 and up. Children age 5 and beneath could take part within the occasion totally free, no registration required.

To register, click here.

The registration charge consists of the coveted Sugar Skull Fun Run shirt, accessible at packet decide up the weekend earlier than the race. Día de los Muertos themed apparel is inspired however not required.

The Muerto Market that includes Dia de los Muertos themed merchandise from native distributors, artisans, and meals vehicles may even be open from 8 a.m. to midday.

For extra details about the occasion, go to www.bernco.gov/ssfr.

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About Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is 1,160 sq. miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with greater than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County authorities supplies a variety of public providers to residents who stay in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with roughly 106,000 residents residing in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs roughly 2,500 folks and has an annual working price range, capital investments and different funds of greater than $1 billion. Elected officers embrace 5 county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate decide, sheriff and treasurer.