New Mexico · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon
NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids K event held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was last held on September 13, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 13, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- ~5,000 ft (flat North Valley course)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- irunfit.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon
A flat, fast, festively themed road race through the North Valley of Albuquerque offering multiple distances for all ages.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 22nd annual in 2026; popular reviewed event on RaceRaves
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NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon held?
- In Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- What distances does the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids K.
- How many people run the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon?
- About 1,000 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 NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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