Albuquerque Running Fiesta,

About the event

The Albuquerque Running Fiesta is New Mexico’s premier fall running celebration, bringing together runners, families, and visitors from across the country for a one-of-a-kind race experience in the heart of Albuquerque.

More than just a race, the Fiesta combines the energy of endurance sports with the vibrant culture, music, food, and traditions that make New Mexico unique. Participants can choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K while experiencing live entertainment, local vendors, community activations, and a festive finish-line atmosphere inspired by the spirit of a true New Mexican fiesta.

The event showcases Albuquerque’s iconic landscapes, rich Hispanic and Native American heritage, world-famous hot air balloons, and welcoming community. With participants traveling from dozens of states and beyond, the Albuquerque Running Fiesta serves as both a major sporting event and a tourism driver, introducing visitors to the culture, businesses, and hospitality of New Mexico.

Our mission is simple: create an unforgettable race weekend where achievement, community, and celebration come together. The Albuquerque Running Fiesta is where running meets fiesta.

Why should you sponsor?

Sponsors should support the Albuquerque Running Fiesta because it delivers meaningful community impact, strong brand visibility, and direct engagement with an active and diverse audience.

The event attracts participants and spectators from across New Mexico and throughout the United States, generating tourism, hotel stays, restaurant visits, and local economic activity. By supporting the Albuquerque Running Fiesta, sponsors help promote healthy lifestyles, community connection, and outdoor recreation while investing in an event that showcases Albuquerque and New Mexico on a regional and national stage.

Sponsors receive valuable exposure through race marketing campaigns, social media, email newsletters, event signage, participant communications, expo activations, and on-site branding opportunities. The event creates multiple touchpoints before, during, and after race weekend, allowing sponsors to build authentic relationships with thousands of engaged consumers.

Unlike traditional advertising, event sponsorship places brands directly within a positive and memorable experience. Participants associate sponsors with personal achievement, community celebration, wellness, and the excitement of race day.

Alicja Konieczek

Alicja Konieczek is a two-time Olympian and Polish national record holder in the 3000-meter steeplechase. A finalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she has represented Poland on the world's biggest stages while building a career dedicated to promoting health, community, and the sport of running. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alicja is the founder and race director of the Albuquerque Running Fiesta and several other endurance events, combining her international athletic experience with a passion for creating memorable race experiences that bring people together through movement and celebration.

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