Day of the Tread Halloween Race

The Day of the Tread race in Albuquerque brings together fun and fitness for a day of costumed marathons, half-marathons, biking events and walks that benefit local charities. It has become an annual Albuquerque Halloween tradition, bringing together Halloween costumes and Day of the Dead elements for a unique day of fun and fundraising.

The Race

Day of the Tread takes place Sunday, October 16 in 2011. The races begin at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa at 1000 Woodward NE. The Embassy is located off of Lomas, just west of the I-25 frontage road. For 2011, a full marathon has been added to the lineup of events. Buses will take full and half day marathoners to a race location at Mesa del Sol.

Day of the Tread

The Day of the Tread is for anyone who likes to bicycle, run or walk. No matter which event you choose, there will be pre-event motivation fun and a post-ride celebration that includes lunch. The course will be pumpkin-lined, and expect to hear music and see themed aid stations and lots of crazy contests. The event theme is "Eat, drink and be scary!"

Costumes aren't mandatory, but everyone is encouraged to join the fun. There will be prizes for best human costume and for best bike costume.

All money raised for Day of the Tread goes to Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation and Casa Esperanza.

Biking Events

12 miles

26 miles

54 miles

80 miles

100 miles

Biking Fees

$35 - $95

Start Times

8:15 a.m. for 100, 80 & 54 Mile Rides

8:30 a.m. for 12 & 26 Mile Rides

Ride Benefits
There will be course support, bike technicians, a Day of the Tread t-shirt, themed recharge zones, live entertainment along the course, cheer squads, raffles, costume prizes, voting for favorite recharge zone, and a post-event celebration. Hear the Pink Flamingos from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as well as bands until 5 p.m. And enjoy the post-race food.

Foot Race Events

Kids K

5K walk

5K run

10k walk

10K run

Half marathon

Full marathon

Foot Race Fees
Fees range from $12 - $95.

Foot Race Start Times

8 a.m. for full and half-marathon (at Mesa del Sol). Buses leave Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:30, 6:45, 7 and 7:15 a.m.

8:35 a.m. for Kids K

8:45 a.m. for 5K/10K walk and run

Foot Race Benefits
There will be immediate posting of time results, medals to the top three finishers in each age and gender category, medallions for all half marathon finishers, live entertainment along the course, cheer squads, and costume prizes. Contests and voting as well as raffles will be part of the foot races as well as the bicycle races, with the chance to have lunch and hear the Pink Flamingos from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., after the race.

Registration

Early Registration until September 25, 2011

Late Registration September 26 - October 13, 2011

Packet Pickup and Late Registration October 14 - 15, 2011

Register for Day of the Tread.