• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Albuquerque
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Albuquerque Marathon & Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Albuquerque Marathon & Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
78/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
25 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Albuquerque Marathon & Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Beach
Scenery
Riverside, City, Mountain, Desert, Forest, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Albuquerque Marathon & Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the Albuquerque Marathon & Half Marathon route go?

The Albuquerque Marathon & Half Marathon route starts at Winter Haven Rd. (north end), just south of Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 and finishes at Near Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Underfoot, expect paved. It passes Rio Grande River, North Valley Bosque and Sandia Mountains.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Forest
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Community

Terrain

  • Beach

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
3.5 hours

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup held on two dates in the week before the race at local sports shops (e.g. Fleet Feet Sports, Albuquerque); no full expo confirmed.
Medal
Finisher medals for all participants across all distances.
Finisher tee
Tech tees included for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K entries.

Access and course status

Start
Winter Haven Rd. (north end), just south of Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
Finish
Near Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Course facts

Surface
Paved
Landmarks
Rio Grande River, North Valley Bosque, Sandia Mountains
Notable features
  • Long-running Albuquerque Half Marathon (22nd annual in 2026)
  • a full Marathon distance was added as an inaugural event in 2026. Event also includes a Kids K

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 14°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 78Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.