Join us for a day of doing hard things and seeing just how far you can go! Every year this event grows a little bigger and we go a little further. Last long run for Jemez, anyone? Jumpstart your spring training with us with a ridiculous amount of loops around Academy: 12 hours of fun at your own pace, with friends, and with plenty of snacks. The goal is to always do just one more loop.
PARKING & START
You are welcome to park anywhere on the Academy Loop and jump in, but there is free parking on the surrounding residential streets and back lot of the library.
Cherry Hills Public Library
6901 Barstow St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
DO I HAVE TO STAY FOR 12 HOURS?
This is a 12-hour event, so while we hope you’ll push yourself for as many hours as possible, you are more than welcome to jump in at any time and run any distance/amount of time.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
Nope! RSVP’ing on Facebook helps us estimate numbers, but we know not everyone has FB. You can also just show up and sign in.
WHAT AWARDS?
A fat ass traditionally does not have awards, but AoP has a tradition of handmade awards for 50k, 50 Mile, 100k, and PR (your personal longest distance record!). – I’m working hard to match Julie’s painting skills.
HOW DO I TRACK MY LOOPS?
The tally board to count your loops and aid station will be at the intersection of Barstow and Harper (at the stoplight). Each loop = 1 tally.
FOOD BATHROOMS WATER?
This event is free and unsupported. Please bring everything you need to hit your goals and BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE at the aid station. Many people bring food, coolers, clothes, chairs, and you can also stop at your car to resupply any time. We will have an aid station stockpile of snacks if everyone brings a treat. There are no bathrooms directly on the course (the loop runs around a private school), but there are plenty of free restrooms nearby or across the street. You may leave and come back anytime.
THE COURSE
The loop is 3.4 miles (ish) and flat (ish). It is mostly crushed gravel, but a few places have sidewalk or an optional bike path. Dogs and strollers allowed and welcome.
LESS
Old school running at its finest
This race was old school ultrarunning as its finest. I am really jealous about the Albuquerque Trail Running crew that put on this race, because there isn't anything like this … MORE
This race was old school ultrarunning as its finest. I am really jealous about the Albuquerque Trail Running crew that put on this race, because there isn’t anything like this in the small town where I live. I thought everything was perfect (except the wind – but I’m used to that where I live on the Great Plains). There was one aid station on the 3.5 mile loop, which was supplied by donations made by the runners and there were plenty of treats and hydration to supply the needed nutrition. Laps were tallied on a poster board with a permanent marker. There was a long upslope along one side of the course, which meant that we were able to go down hill along the other side, but nothing steep. Handmade finisher awards were given out which were quite well done. All in all, a good time was had by all for a very minimal registration fee.