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Fundraiser Event · Registration Open

The Toughest Mile

One mile. Four brutal legs. Zero shortcuts.

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September 12, 2026·Albuquerque, NM
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The Four Legs

What Is the Toughest Mile?

This isn't your average fun run. The Toughest Mile is a four-leg gauntlet that will test your grit, your lungs, and your sense of humor. Every leg is 400 meters — and none of them are easy.

1

400m

Burpee Broad Jump

2

400m

Walking Lunges

3

400m

Bear Crawl

4

400m

Run / Jog

The Toughest Mile is a sanctioned fundraiser event benefitting Running 505 — a free youth wellness and running program right here in Albuquerque. When you register and race, you're directly funding shoes, gear, mentorship, and experiences for ABQ kids who deserve every bit of it.

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Woman jogging at outdoor event
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Benefitting

Running 505

Every Mile Funds Free Youth Programming

Running 505 programs are free for all Albuquerque families — and events like the Toughest Mile are how they keep it that way. Your entry fee goes directly toward keeping kids running.

Ready to Take On the Toughest Mile?

Registration is open. Show up September 12, give everything you have, and help keep Albuquerque kids running.