The Albuquerque Marathon + Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM, giving you time to arrive the night before and settle into your hotel without rushing. Held on April 3, 2027, this race offers multiple distances to suit different training goals: a full marathon at 26.2 miles, a half marathon, a 10K (3.12 miles), a 5K, and a 1-mile option. There's also a 1K kids' race and a virtual participation option if you prefer. The event takes place at 6440 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Entry fees range from $15 to $170 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. Whether you're targeting a full marathon distance or testing a shorter format, this multi-distance event accommodates various experience levels and race-day commitments.
From the Race Organizer
Get ready for the Albuquerque Marathon and Albuquerque Half Marathon – happening Saturday, April 3, 2027! Join us for a fast and scenic race day featuring: 🏃♂️ Marathon 🏃♀️ Half Marathon + 2-Person Relay 🏃♂️ 10K 🏃♀️ 5K 👟 Kids K 🏞 Enjoy breathtaking views as you cross the Rio Grande River and run through the North Valley Bosque with the Sandia Mountains as your backdrop. This flat, fast course is perfect for a PR! 🎖 Finisher medals for all 👕 Tech tees for Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K 🏆 Age group & overall awards ✅ Register today at: www.irunfit.org Let’s make history together in 2026! 💥 #AlbuquerqueMarathon #RunFit #RunABQ #HalfMarathon #NMRunning #GetYourMilesIn #RunTheRio Albuquerque Marathon and RunFit: Supporting Heading Home The Albuquerque Marathon is proud to partner with Heading Home, offering participants and community members an opportunity to contribute toward a truly worthy and impactful cause. A portion of event proceeds, along with generous participant donations, will directly support Heading Home’s mission to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. About Heading Home Heading Home provides essential services to the unhoused and precariously housed throughout Albuquerque. Their mission is to empower individuals experiencing homelessness through compassionate outreach, comprehensive support services, and strong community partnerships, creating pathways to stable housing and long-term stability. The organization operates emergency shelters and medical respite programs, administers supportive housing initiatives, provides critical linkages to resources through street outreach, offers job-readiness assistance, and leads New Mexico’s SOAR program, which helps individuals apply for SSI/SSDI benefits. You may also make a monetary donation to help purchase mattresses for newly housed individuals and families—an immediate, life-changing need as they transition to stable housing. Together, through your generosity and participation in the Albuquerque Marathon, we can help make a meaningful difference for those most in need in our community. ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON EVENT INFORMATION EVENT LOCATION Sagebrush Community Church 6440 Coors Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 EVENT SCHEDULE — Saturday, April 3, 2027 Albuquerque Marathon: 7:00 a.m. (6-hour cut-off) Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay: 8:00 a.m. (3–5-hour cut-off) 10K: 8:30 a.m. 5K: 8:45 a.m. Kids K: 9:45 a.m. PACKET PICKUP Saturday, March 27, 2027 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Heart and Sole Sports 2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 AND Friday, April 2, 2027 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports – North Towne Plaza 5901 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite R Albuquerque, NM 87109 IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION Race-day registration will be available. All events start on time. Race-day registration and post-race activities take place near the finish line. This event is chip-timed. Official time begins when the starting gun or horn sounds. Participants must wear their bib and timing chip to be included in the results and awards. Bibs must be worn on the front of the body and clearly visible at all times. SATURDAY START INFORMATION All races start promptly at their scheduled times. Arrive early to allow time for parking, gear check, and proper seeding. This is a gun start with a chip-timed finish. Official time begins when the gun goes off. Note: NO LATE START. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST START ON TIME. ⚠️ Weather Policy In the event of severe weather creating unsafe conditions, the race may be canceled. No refunds will be issued. START LOCATION Marathon, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay Start Winter Haven Rd. (north end), just south of Sagebrush Community Church (parking area) IMPORTANT RELAY NOTES The first relay runner starts on Winter Haven Rd. The second relay runner starts at the Relay Exchange Zone. No shuttle is provided between the finish and the second runner's start. If the second runner parks at Open Space Parking, transportation arrangements must be made in advance. RELAY BIB / CHIP PICKUP (FIRST RUNNER) The first relay runner picks up the bib/chip with the belt at the start area. Pickup location: Parking lot just west of the Half Marathon start. Bib and belt are issued at packet pickup but must be collected at the start. The first runner must start the race wearing the bib and belt. RELAY EXCHANGE ZONE Location: Just north of El Pueblo Rd. & 4th Street West side of the road, just south of the Paseo del Norte Bridge Parking for Second Runner Open Space Parking West side of 4th St., just south of Paseo del Norte Bridge Arrival Time All relay teams must arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. Relay signage will be provided. RELAY TEAM RULES Teams consist of 2 runners Runner 1: ~6.00 miles Runner 2: ~7.1 miles RELAY RACE BELT INSTRUCTIONS One bib per relay team (timing tag on back). Bib must be attached to the RunFit race belt using the two snaps. Belt usage Runner 1 wears the belt with the bib visible on the front. At the exchange zone,
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Albuquerque, NM.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K 2027 — Albuquerque, NM?
ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K 2027 — Albuquerque, NM takes place on April 3, 2027. The race is held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Where is ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K 2027 — Albuquerque, NM held?
ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K 2027 — Albuquerque, NM is held at 6440 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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