Get ready to chase the rainbow at the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque, where every mile feels like a celebration and a little bit of magic is in the air. This spirited race brings shamrock energy, festive fun, and plenty of good vibes—whether you’re flying through the 5K, cruising the 10K, or taking on the bold challenge of the half marathon.
Every participant will score a shiny custom finisher medal, your personal pot of gold waiting at the end of the run. And with awards in each distance across the usual 5-year age groups, there are lots of chances to get lucky and take home some bragging rights.
So throw on your green, channel your inner leprechaun, and let your feet find the fortune—this is one race where luck loves company!
Event details and schedule
Regular Registration: (ends 02/21):
-5K: $35
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $60
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 02/28):
-5K: $37.5
-10K: $47.5
-Half Marathon: $62.5
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40
-10K: $50
-Half Marathon: $65
*All participants registered by 02/19 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Feb 19th
- Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size
March 1
- 7:30 AM - Race Day Check in and Registration opens at race site
- 8:30 AM - Race Starts
Participants registered on or by February 19th are guaranteed an awesome shirt!
Great Custom award medals in both races as follows:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (40 years+)
- Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F (50 years+)
- Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F (60 years+)
- Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 80+.
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you! Sign up and register for the Lucky Virtual 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate, grab your buddy & pup (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #Lucky5K10KHalfMarathon #fivestarntp #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Course & Timing Flat & fast!
Water Stations
We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles
Groups and TeamsRunning is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM. Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! *Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.
- 5+: $2.50 off
- 11+: $3.75 off
- 21+: $5 off
- 51+: $6.25 off
- 100+: $7.50 off
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024. Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2025. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
Event Courtesy Policy & Refund PolicyOur events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Packet PickupWe always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.