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Albuquerque Marathon
Albuquerque Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- abqmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $139 (from abqrunningfiesta.com, checked October 5, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 51 ft gain (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Albuquerque Marathon
A long-running North Valley road race featuring a flat, fast course through the Bosque with Sandia Mountain backdrops. The 2026 event adds an inaugural full marathon alongside its established half, 10K and 5K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 22nd annual half marathon (with an inaugural full marathon added); flat, fast PR-friendly course; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Largest NM marathon
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Albuquerque Marathon: common questions
- When is the Albuquerque Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where is the Albuquerque Marathon held?
- In Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Albuquerque Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Albuquerque Marathon?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Albuquerque Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Albuquerque Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $139 (from abqrunningfiesta.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Albuquerque Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM MST.
- What is the course like at the Albuquerque Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 51 ft gain (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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