Albuquerque Marathon
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Albuquerque Marathon & Albuquerque Half Marathon
The Albuquerque Marathon and Albuquerque Half Marathon take place on April 11, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The marathon is being held for the first time and the half marathon is the 22nd edition. The event is based at Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW.
Distances and formats include:
- Marathon (inaugural)
- Half Marathon (22nd annual)
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids K (11 and under)
- Virtual Marathon, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 10K and Virtual 5K
The course runs through the North Valley Bosque, crosses the Rio Grande River, and features the Sandia Mountains as a backdrop. The route is described as flat and fast. Official timing uses electronic timing devices attached to bibs; participants must wear the assigned timing device to receive an official finish time. The Kids K is non-timed and will start and finish at Sagebrush Community Church.
Awards and participant items: finisher medals for all, tech shirts for Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K, and age group and overall awards. Award winners must be present to collect prizes on race day; awards will not be mailed.
Community and charity: a portion of event proceeds will benefit RunFit, and the race partners with Heading Home. Heading Home accepts coats, gloves, hats, and warm socks and also welcomes monetary donations for mattresses for newly housed clients. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
