Jim Thorpe Run

Welcome to the Jim Thorpe Run! This mainstay of the New Mexico running schedule is hosted by the Sports Warriors Track Club program. Join us on Saturday, June 27th at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute for a 1 or 2-mile Fun Walk, 5k Race, 1k Youth Run and a Free Toddler Dash. 

Proceeds generated by the 2026 Jim Thorpe event go towards support of the Sports Warriors Track Club's mission and goals.  One of those goals has recently been accomplished.  HOPI/DINE Tribal member and SWTC athlete, HOSAVA KRETZMANN, has qualified for the 2028 USA Olympic Marathon Trials.

HOSAVA, will be the primary beneficiary of this year's JTR run. By clicking on the donate button on the registration page you can help assure that Hosava isn't financially burdened and can focus FULL TIME on his training while also working on his PHD. 

Hosava became the 5th Athlete with some affiliation with the SWTC that has qualified for the Olympic Trials or made a U.S. team.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 1- or 2-mile walk are both an out halfway and turnaround course on paved asphalt. The 1-mile group will go to a half mile marker, circle it, and come back to the start.  The 2-mile group will go to a water station at approximately the 1-mile mark and turnaround and come back to the start. THIS IS A NON-TIMED EVENT

The 5k is a chip timed, 2-loop course on paved asphalt. This course is one of the fastest and fairest 5k courses in New Mexico with an elevation gain of only 3 feet. If you're looking for a fast course or trying for a personal best, this is the course for you. (See course map at bottom of this page) 

The 1k is a flat course on paved asphalt with multiple turns.  There will be an adult lead guide at the front of the runners to avoid any misdirection.  (1 kilometer is just over 1/2 mile in distance) THIS IS A NON-TIMED EVENT

The Toddler Dash is a straight run/dash/walk/trot of just under 200 meters on paved asphalt.  (Parents are encouraged to dash with your youngster.  No harm in picking them up or holding their hands.)  THIS IS A NON-TIMED EVENT

TIMING

Timing by TCR Race Production

AGE GROUPS AWARDS

1- & 2-Mile Walks: No awards 

5k Race: Top 3 Female and Male in the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-& up. 

1k Youth Run: (Age 12 and under only) Top e Female and Male in the following age categories: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12 

Toddler Dash: All participants will get a free goodie bag at the finish.

USATF New Mexico Association 5k Road State Championship (Must have a current 2026 USATF New Mexico Association membership to be eligible. No cash or awards will be given until all USATF entries are vetted.

USATF Cash Prizes: 

Top 3 Male and Females 39 years of age and under.  (Individuals who are still in High School that accept prize money may lose their sport eligibility. It would be best practices to decline and accept an age group award instead) 

Top 3 Male and Females 40 years of age and older on race day. 

Non-cash USATF awards to the top 3 in the following age groups: 

14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-& up.

Special Team Category Prizes: (Details to be announced later via email) 

PACKET PICK UP:

June 26th 12-6:30pm at the SIPI campus Hogan (follow signs) You will be able to park near or at the hogan on Friday packet pickup.

June 27th 6:30 am - 8:15 am: SIPI campus Hogan You will have to park and walk to the hogan on race morning.  Depending on when you arrive, that may be over 400 meters from parking to the hogan, please arrive early. 

1 or 2-mile Fun Walk: 7:30 am

5 k Race: 8:30 am

1 k Youth Run: 9:30 am

Toddler Dash: 9:45 am

Traditional Pueblo throw: 10:00 am

Awards: After Traditional Throw