New Mexico · Half Marathon
Half Marathons in New Mexico
New Mexico currently has 22 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Ruidoso and Santa Fe have the largest concentration of events.
September (4), March (3) and November (3) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 5 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 22
- Active listings
- 27
- Cities with races
- 13
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Upcoming half marathons in New Mexico
All 22 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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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 half marathon events 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 half marathons happen in New Mexico
- January
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 4 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 3 upcoming races
New Mexico cities with the most half marathons
- Albuquerque
- 8 upcoming races
- Las Cruces
- 2 upcoming races
- Ruidoso
- 2 upcoming races
- Santa Fe
- 2 upcoming races
- Alamogordo
- 1 upcoming race
- Cimarron
- 1 upcoming race
- Los Lunas
- 1 upcoming race
- Roswell
- 1 upcoming race
Running in New Mexico cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons 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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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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Eye of the Tiger Half Marathon & 5K run/walkAlbuquerque, NM Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19Fort Stanton, NM Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K50K47K +2 more
Half Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 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.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in New Mexico: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in New Mexico?
- RaceRove currently lists 22 upcoming half marathons in New Mexico with a confirmed date, plus 5 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which New Mexico cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Albuquerque (8), Las Cruces (2), Ruidoso (2), Santa Fe (2) and Alamogordo (1).
- When is half marathon season in New Mexico?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are September (4), March (3) and November (3).
- What is the biggest half marathon in New Mexico?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in New Mexico is the Run for the Zoo, with about 9,200 runners across all of its distances.
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