11th Annual

Jim Thorpe Native American 5k National Championships

Saturday, June 29, 2019 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

About

June 29, 2019 - The Native American 5K National Championship is open to all American Indian /Alaska Natives and First Nations people of Canada.

The Community 5k Run is open to all with no restrictions. The 5k course is a two-loop paved flat course designed for extremely fast altitude times. All divisions of the 5K run are eligible for state age group records.


100% of race proceeds support Sports Warriors Track Club's mission and goals.
The Course

The 5k course is a two-loop paved flat course designed for extremely fast altitude times. All divisions of the 5K run are eligible for state age group records.

Events

1 & 2 Mile Fitness Walks | 7:30 am
5k Runs (All Divisions) | 8:00 am
1k Youth Run | 9:00 am
Toddler 300 Meter Dash | 9:10 am
Honoring of Individuals | 9:15 am
Awards | 9:45 am
Traditional Pueblo Throw | 10:30 am
Special recognition and honoring All Former SIPI Cross Country and Track Runners
Public is invited to all cultural events

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How to get to the Race

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120 map

From I-25: West on Paseo del Norte to Coors exit. Go south on Coors to first stop light (Frontage Rd) and turn left (east) Continue ½ mile on to school campus.
From I-40: North on Coors 5 miles to Frontage Rd and stop light. Turn right (east) ½ miles onto school campus.
*A RAM Service Station and SIPI sign is located at the stop light. SIPI campus is directly east of the intersection.

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Wings of America

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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