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Running Races in New Mexico
New Mexico currently has 66 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Alamogordo have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 42 5Ks, 26 10Ks, 22 half marathons and 10 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (11), February (9) and May (8) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 48 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 66
- Active listings
- 114
- Cities with races
- 39
Browse New Mexico races by distance
Upcoming races in New Mexico
The next 60 of 66 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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State 47 Las Cruces MarathonLas Cruces, NM.47 Mile Mini Celebration Kid's DashEarlybird State 47 Half MarathonEarlybird State 47 MarathonFriday Shakeout Run ~750 runners
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Mt. Taylor Winter QuadrathlonGrants, NM44-mile multisport (bikerunski/snowshoe to summit and back); Quad Kids events ~400 runners
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Albuquerque Marathon + Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids KAlbuquerque, NMMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more
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Roadrunner Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (Race for the Arts)Santa Rosa, NMHalf Marathon10K5KKids K (plus virtual options) ~300 runners
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Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)Santa Fe, NMHalf Marathon3-Amigos Relay4KKids 1K ~3,000 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in New Mexico
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Duke City MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~6,000 runners
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Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)Santa Fe, NMHalf Marathon3-Amigos Relay4KKids 1K ~3,000 runners
When races happen in New Mexico
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 9 upcoming races
- March
- 5 upcoming races
- April
- 3 upcoming races
- May
- 8 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 3 upcoming races
- August
- 4 upcoming races
- September
- 7 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 11 upcoming races
- December
- 5 upcoming races
New Mexico cities with the most races
- Albuquerque
- 24 upcoming races
- Las Cruces
- 5 upcoming races
- Santa Fe
- 4 upcoming races
- Alamogordo
- 3 upcoming races
- Farmington
- 2 upcoming races
- Roswell
- 2 upcoming races
- Sunland Park
- 2 upcoming races
- Carlsbad
- 2 upcoming races
Running in New Mexico cities
Browse New Mexico races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Duke City MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~6,000 runners
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NM Chips and Salsa Half MarathonAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5KKids K ~1,000 runners
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Big Tesuque Trail RunSanta Fe, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedEarly Start12 Miler ~200 runners
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Sacramento Mountains Ultra SeriesCloudcroft, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedSkyline SeriesRidgeline Series ~50 runners
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Basket of Blessings Fun Run & WalkFarmington, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced3 Miles1 Mile
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Bull of the Woods Trail RacesTaos Ski Valley, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced26 Miles13 Miles10K
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Cactus to Cloud Sky RaceCloudcroft, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedSky Run 50KCloud Run 32K
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Cloudcroft Ultra 53k, 9.5 & 4.75 mile &1 mile kidsCloudcroft, NM Usually held in August · next date not announced53K9.5 Miler4.75 Miler1 Mile Kid's Dash
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Coyote Summer Run Series FinaleRoswell, NM Usually held in July · next date not announced5K100m1 Mile2 Miles
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Dash and Drink for Pink 5k and 1 Mile Run/WalkAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Day of the Dead - Day 1 and Day 2Las Cruces, NM Usually held in October · next date not announcedDay 1 - 100 MileDay 1 - 100KDay 1 - 10kDay 1 - 50k +4 more
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End DWI and support Rehoboth June Camp! 5k, 10k, 1-mile Kid's run, and 1-mile walk/runChurch Rock, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile
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Eye of the Tiger Half Marathon & 5K run/walkAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Gallop for HopeLas Cruces, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedFire Horse 5kGiddy up 1mile
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La Llorona "Ditch Witch" Run 10K, 5K and Kids KAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile
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Las Cruces Association of REALTORS Pizza RunLas Cruces, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile Personal Pan Run / WalkGreen Chile 5k WalkSupreme 5K Run
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Los Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5k and Fun RunLos Alamos, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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NMSU Gratitude Walk/RunLas Cruces, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced1-Mile Fun Run5KMarComm Volunteer Signup (Internal Operations Only)Student Volunteer Signup (Internal Operations O
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Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19Fort Stanton, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K50K47K +2 more
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Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5KAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in New Mexico: common questions
- How many races are there in New Mexico?
- RaceRove currently lists 66 upcoming races in New Mexico with a confirmed date, plus 48 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which New Mexico cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Albuquerque (24), Las Cruces (5), Santa Fe (4), Alamogordo (3) and Farmington (2).
- When is race season in New Mexico?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (11), February (9) and May (8).
- What is the biggest race in New Mexico?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in New Mexico is the Run for the Zoo, with about 9,200 runners across all of its distances.
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