Albuquerque Academy 50K (AA50K)

AA50K is an endurance get-together that consists of ten laps around Albuquerque Academy. It is open to anyone, although it may be particularly attractive to beginning ultra-runners who want to get some experience doing a night run in familiar territory.

People who want to do less than ten laps are welcome. Although ten laps is a 50K, eight laps is a marathon. One lap is a 5K and two laps is a 10K.

Walkers are welcome. Relay teams are also welcome.

The event begins and ends at the corner of Harper and Ventura. The first, and all odd laps will run clockwise as viewed from above (i.e., you will start running south on the path that parallels Ventura). The second, and all even laps will run counter-clockwise. There will be a clipboard so that you can keep track of your laps.

This is a “fat-ass” event, meaning it is self-supported. There will be no aid stations and there are no porta-potties. The McDonalds should be open until 12:30am, so you may want to bring some cash so you can buy something and relieve yourself before they close.

Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Park in the Hoffmantown Church parking lot near the start/finish. You’ll be able to visit your car once per loop to refuel, or rehydrate.