Kick off your Independence Day with the Red, White, and Blue Run on Friday, July 4, 2025!
🏃♂️ 10K
🏃♀️ 4-Mile Run/Walk
🚶 2-Mile Walk
👟 Kids K
All participants receive a great event T-shirt and finisher medal, with awards for overall and age group winners.
Celebrate the holiday with fitness, family, and community fun!
Register today: www.irunfit.org
Proceeds support RunFit youth running programs and the Fifteen and Fit school fitness initiative, helping keep kids active and healthy.
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RED, WHITE AND BLUE RUN
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
LOCATION
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center/Loma Colorado Park
745 Loma Colorado NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
EVENT SCHEDULE
July 4, 2026
10K: 8:00 a.m.
4-MILER: 8:05 a.m.
2-MILE WALK: 8:05 a.m.
KIDS K: 9:15 a.m.
PACKET PI CK-UP
July 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
New Balance Store
3731 Ellison Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
START:
The Start for all events: 10K and 4-Miler are located next to the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center and Loma Colorado Park. Note: The Kids K Start and Finish is located at the Loma Colorado Park.
Note: Race Day Registration and Timing Chip Pickup will be located at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE 10K and 4-MILE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ENTERED IN THE RESULTS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP/BIB. ALL BIBS/TIMING CHIP MUST BE WORN ON THE FRONT OF THE PERSON AND BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
All races will start promptly at the designated times listed above. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start Line and seed yourself according to your projected pace. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. See parking information below.
This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off. NOTE: ALL RACES WILL START ON TIME SO PLEASE BE AT THE START 10-15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START. NOTE: Please do not enter the road/Start area prior to the signal from the race director. Please wait on the sidewalk and area next to start.
EVENT DAY
All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and asked to leave the course.
Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials, throughout the Event.
Event attendees must adhere to city, state, and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who:
Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness
Are exhibiting symptoms of infectious illnesses such as cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or sore throat
Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work
COURSE MONITORING
Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials, or course marshals, conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants, or spectators may be disqualified by the Event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials.
No participant shall be allowed to rejoin the race after leaving the course to gain a place, pace, or assist another participant.
Any participant who is found by a course marshal, Event official, or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally shortening the race route ("cutting the course") shall be immediately disqualified from the Event and from future participation at the discretion of Event officials.
A participant who has received any assistance from another person may be disqualified from the Event. "Assistance" includes, without limitation, conveying advice, information, or direct or indirect help to a participant by any means, including technical communication devices. It also includes pacing by persons not officially participating in the Event. It does not include the participation of designated formal Guide Runners, officially designated Support Runners, or contracted pacesetters in the race, provided such pacesetters start in the Event.
Any person who participates in the Event without a current official Event bib number or timing device officially assigned to them is subject to removal and disqualification from future Events.
No one is authorized to take the course unless they are registered participants. Therefore, no one shall be allowed to accompany a participant who is not registered for the Event, nor shall any participant, without the permission of the Event management, receive assistance or refreshments from anyone during the Event. Any person who does not correctly display an authorized and issued bib number shall be directed to leave the course.
A hands-on medical examination by officially designated medical personnel during the progress of an Event shall not be considered assistance. It will not result in disqualification if the participant is deemed medically fit.
PARTICIPANT SAFETY
The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to (a) authorized and registered wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the course. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited.
Participants are responsible for recognizing and understanding Event signage, symbols, and color codes relating to participant maps, facilities, and directions.
Medical personnel authorized by the Event may examine any participant who appears to be in distress. If, in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel, it is in the participant's best interest for their health and welfare, medical personnel may remove the participant from the Event.
Participants must immediately retire from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the Event's official staff, official medical staff, or any governmental authority, including fire and police officials.
Participants are responsible for and assume liability for any and all medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event, including, but not limited to, ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services.
Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather, other conditions, or governmental orders or directives in accordance with the Emergency Protocol on severe emergencies and/or inclement weather.
Participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System (EAS) and adjust their race plans accordingly.
RESULT TIMING
All participants are assigned an electronic timing device, which is attached to their bib before the Event.
Participants are responsible for using and applying their assigned timing device appropriately.
To receive an accurate finish time, participants must wear their assigned timing device, permanently attached to their bib number, from Start to finish.
TIMING DISQUALIFICATION
Participants found to be wearing two or more Event-issued electronic timing devices during the race will be disqualified, and their results will not be recorded.
Participants with missing or irregular split times at official electronic timing checkpoints may be disqualified.
All finish times are reviewed before they are deemed official. Participants will be allowed to appeal unofficial finish times before they are made official. Appeals must be submitted within three (3) days of the event day.
Participants must begin the Event at the officially recognized start time to receive an official finish time.
PARKING:
PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS ONLY. DO NOT PARK ON ROADS – INCLUDING LOMA COLORADO BLVD. AND BIKE/PEDESTRIAN PATHS. AVAILABLE PARKING AT RIO RANCHO AQUATIC CENTER, LOMA COLORADO PARK, RIO RANCHO LIBRARY, AND RIO RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
BATHROOM FACILITIES:
Loma Colorado Park (Portable Toilets)
Race (Bib) Number Requirements:
Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front -- outside of all clothing -- during the entire race so that it may be clearly seen. Bib numbers are non-transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I run with an iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the national governing body of the sport, amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices.
Can I run with my GPS device?
Yes, participants may wear their GPS watches/devices. However, these items do not count as "second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances.
What is NOT allowed on the course?
The use of video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras, or any similar devices by participants in the event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to: (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants; and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device will not be permitted.
Are baby joggers and strollers allowed?
If you choose to run with a baby jogger, you must stay behind all other runners. It is your responsibility to make sure your baby jogger or stroller does not impede other runners, and you must take extra precautions to ensure your safety, your child’s safety, and the safety of the runners around you. We reserve the right to remove any participant from the race who endangers other runners or themselves. Note: Your child must always be secured in a jogger or stroller.
Do you have a Lost and Found in case I lose something at the Event or on the racecourse?
Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for items found on race day. If you are missing a personal item, please call: 505.217.4774.
I am injured or unable to run the event (family commitment, work obligation, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry, or transfer my entry to someone else?
No. Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib are strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event.
If I provide medical documentation of my injury or pregnancy, will you give me a refund?
No. Please refer to our official event rules and guidelines.
Can I defer my entry to the next year if I am unable to run this year?
No, participants cannot defer their entries to the next year if they are unable to run.
Can a friend pick up my packet for me if I cannot attend?
Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet.
Are dogs allowed?
No! Although the City of Rio Rancho has nearly 21 dog-friendly parks, Loma Colorado Park is not one of them. Please leave your dog at home.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Weather forecasts will be monitored before the event, paying special attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the RunFit website (www.irunfit.org), so participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race and for possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email, as necessary. The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide whether to take any action to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the race start time or, in extreme situations, canceling the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race. Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for at least 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If extreme heat is predicted, extra water will be provided to athletes before,
during, and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.
MEDICAL SUPPORT:
Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned at every aid/water station along the course.
Event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears to be in distress or at risk. If you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line, you will be directed to the Medical Area near the finish. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. If you feel that you need help at any point, please ask for it!
If you are unable to finish the race for any reason, please notify a race official of your bib number so that the medical personnel are aware.
FINISH INFORMATION:
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day, immediately following each event.
10K:
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.
4-MILER:
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE KIDS K:
All registered participants (11 and under) are eligible to participate in the RunFit Kids K. The RunFit Kids K will start at 9:15. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish.
POST RACE:
Post-Race refreshments will be held at the park.
RESULTS:
Results from the 10K and 4-Miler events will be posted on the RunFit website: www.irunfit.org.
Review the Course and Support:
See course links below and decide where your family and friends can cheer you on when you most need the support.
There are fluid replacement stations on the course and at the start/finish.
COURSE LINKS:
COURSE MAP LINKS (MAP MY RUN):
10K: Link:
RIO RANCHO RED WHITE AND BLUE 10K OFFICIAL ROUTE - MapMyRun
4-MILER: Link:
RIO RANCHO RED WHITE AND BLUE 4-MILER OFFICIAL ROUTE - MapMyRun
2-MILE WALK: Link:
RIO RANCHO RED WHITE AND BLUE 2-MILE WALK 2026 - MapMyRun
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Volunteers are still needed to help! Please contact RunFit at: (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day or email: [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS:
The Rio Rancho Red White and Blue Run is fortunate to have some of the friendliest and hardest-working volunteers around. Volunteers help us on race morning to ensure you feel welcome, are fully informed and have a safe, successful, and positive running experience, and more! When you have a chance, give a hearty,
fun-loving thanks!
RACE QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION:
RunFit
Phone: (505) 217-4774
Email: [email protected]