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Lobo Cancer Challenge

Date
Last held Sep 26, 2026, next date to be announced
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Start location and course

University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM 87106

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Course profile: how hilly is Lobo Cancer Challenge?

The 50-mile bike course climbs 1,780 feet, about 36 feet a mile: rolling.

CourseDistanceClimbingTerrain
2025 Lobo Cancer Challenge - 50 mile routeBike, loop, steepest 7%50 mi1,780 ftrolling
2025 Lobo Cancer Challenge - 25 mile routeBike, out and back26 mi335 ftflat
2024 Lobo Cancer Challenge - 5k Run/WalkRun, loop3.1 mi132 ftrolling
2024 LOBO Cancer Challenge Stair Climbout and back1 mi30 ftrolling

From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.

Where Lobo Cancer Challenge ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Lobo Cancer Challenge cover on their registration page, in brief.

The cause

2017 Impact

Inaugural Lobo Cancer Challenge held September 23, 2017. 168 riders, 173 volunteers, sponsors, and supporters: Together we raised $164,000 to fight cancer in New Mexico! TOP FUNDRAISING AREAS: $13,665. Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and Stem…

The cause

2020 Impact

The Lobo Cancer Challenge, held as a virtual event on September 19, 2020, was a great success because an incredible community came together! 523 Challengers (more than ever!) in 61 teams along with our supporters and 49 sponsors: together…

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Race details

Where
University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM 87106Map
Course
Road
Results posted by the race
RESULTS, Timing Results
Distances
Bike Ride, 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Sep 26, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2022 (Nov 26, 2022)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: LCC Test 5K Run / Walk, Stair Challenge, 50 Mile Bike Ride, Virtual Challenger, 25 Mile Bike Ride.

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Quick answers

When is Lobo Cancer Challenge?
The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Bike Ride, 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
Where does it start?
University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

What Can You Do When You Support The Lobo Cancer Challenge?

Bring People Together

Support New Mexicans

Fighting Cancer

Provide Training for

Future Scientists

And More!

The University of New Mexico

Comprehensive Cancer Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico

The annual Lobo Cancer Challenge community fundraiser helps the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to deliver the best cancer care in the world right here in New Mexico. Our generous Event Sponsors make it possible for 100% of every single fundraising dollar raised by our Challengers to go directly to their choice of program in cancer patient treatment and support, advanced cancer research, community outreach, or education and training — because no one should have to face cancer alone.

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