Bernalillo County Holds 12th Annual Sugar Skull Fun Run
Bernalillo County held its 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run in Albuquerque, a Día de los Muertos-themed event featuring a 5K race and a one-mile walk, which also allowed participants to walk adoptable pets.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 25, 2026 —
Bernalillo County held its 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run in Albuquerque, featuring a 5K race and a one-mile walk. The event was themed around Día de los Muertos, and participants in the walk were allowed to bring adoptable pets.
The summary provided for the event does not specify when it took place, how many people participated, or whether any pets were adopted. It also does not identify the route, registration details, or any organizers beyond Bernalillo County. No statements from participants or county representatives were provided.
The event combined a timed-distance format—a 5K—with a shorter walking option. The one-mile walk also included the opportunity to walk adoptable pets, bringing animal adoption into the event’s activities. The available information does not say which organization handled the pets or whether adoption services were offered at the event itself.
Bernalillo County described this as its 12th annual Sugar Skull Fun Run, indicating that the event has been held in earlier years. Details about those past events, this year’s attendance, and plans for a future run were not provided. Further information about the event’s schedule, participation and outcomes was not included in the summary.
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