NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Register today for the 22nd Annual New Mexico Chips and Salsa Half Marathon—plus the 10K, 5K, Kids K, and Virtual Run! This must-do fall event brings together hundreds of runners on a new, fast, flat loop course through the scenic North Valley and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

🌶️ Race Highlights

• Unique Experience: There’s no better time to visit Albuquerque—with the New Mexico State Fair, colorful hot air balloons, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh green chile in the air.
• Awards: The NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon features age-group and overall awards.
• Finisher Medals: Custom finisher medals for all half-marathon participants.
• Special Shirts: Great shirts for everyone.

🗓️ Event Details

Lace up and join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for an unforgettable run at the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon!

Event Location:

• Venue: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
• Address: 9169 Coors Blvd. NW
• City: Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120

⏰ Event Schedule

• Half Marathon: 7:00 am (3.5 Hour Cut-off)
• 5K: 7:30 am
• 10K: 7:40 am
• Kids K: 9:00 am

📋 Race Day Information

Race-day registration is available: however, all pre-registered participants must pick up their event packets at "Packet Pickup."

If you cannot pick up your packets in person, you must decide on a representative to pick up your packet. Note: Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race morning at the registration area located on the north side of SIPI next to finish.

⚠️ Participant Conduct

All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule shall be disqualified from the Event and asked to leave the course.

🏅 Awards and Prizes

The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day at 9:30 am – immediately following the Kids K. Overall prizes will be awarded based on gun time.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids K

All registered participants (11 and under) can participate in the RunFit Kids K. The RunFit Kids K will start at 9:00 am, just east of the finish near Half Marathon Start. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the finish.

🔗 Course Maps

Course details can be found here:

• Half Marathon: NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON 2026 - MapMyRun
• 10K: NM CHIPS AND SALSA 10K 2026 - MapMyRun
• 5K: NM CHIPS AND SALSA 5K 2026 - MapMyRun

📞 Contact Information

For more information, visit the registration page: NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon Registration

For inquiries, contact RunFit:

Address: 12104 Palm Springs Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: (505) 217-4774

Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com