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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Central Avenue Southeast
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87106
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What Can You Do When You Support The Lobo Cancer Challenge?

Lobo Cancer Challenge brings people together

Bring People Together

Program helps patients fighting cancer

Support New Mexicans

Fighting Cancer

CURE Program provides support for training future scientists

Provide Training for

Future Scientists

And More!


UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center facility at sunset

The University of New Mexico

Comprehensive Cancer Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico

The annual Lobo Cancer Challenge community fundraiser helps the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to deliver the best cancer care in the world right here in New Mexico. Our generous Event Sponsors make it possible for 100% of every single fundraising dollar raised by our Challengers to go directly to their choice of program in cancer patient treatment and support, advanced cancer research, community outreach, or education and training — because no one should have to face cancer alone.

The Lobo Cancer Challenge event day, held at the UNM Lobo Football Stadium in September, features a 25 Mile Bike Ride, a 50 Mile Bike Ride, a 5K Run / Walk, a Stadium Stair Challenge, and a Cub Pack Fun Run for children ages 1-10, as well as a Virtual Challenger option. Sponsor booths populate a Participant Village, and games and activities are offered on the festive field in a celebration of community support.

Your Fundraising Supports:

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only one in the New Mexico region designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center — in the top 3% of the nation’s elite cancer centers! This fundraising event helps us to deliver the best cancer care in the world. We are deeply grateful to our community for their tremendous support in helping all New Mexicans facing cancer.

2025 Event Photography from NM Photos

Free to view and download for personal use.

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A One-of-a-Kind Event

“I hope that people, when they come to the Lobo Cancer Challenge, feel that they are part of our family. They are part of our team. That the discoveries we make at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the people that we help, the lives that we save are all because of them.” — Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, CEO

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What Inspires our Sponsors?

Hear personally from a few of our generous Event Sponsors as they share about the meaning of their connection to the Lobo Cancer Challenge. We are proud of our sponsors and their support for the community. They make a difference, and play a part in bringing world-class cancer care to New Mexico.

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