ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K

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6440 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque NM

Saturday, April 11th, 2026

🚨 NEW RACE ALERT!

Get ready for the Inaugural Albuquerque Marathon and the 22nd Annual Albuquerque Half Marathon – happening Saturday, April 11, 2026!

Join us for a fast and scenic race day featuring:

Marathon: (NEW!)
Half Marathon:
10K:
5K:
Kids K:

Enjoy breathtaking views as you cross the Rio Grande River and run through the North Valley Bosque with the Sandia Mountains as your backdrop. This flat, fast course is perfect for a PR!

Finisher medals: for all
Tech tees: for Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
Awards: Age group & overall

✅ Register today at: www.irunfit.org
Let’s make history together in 2026! 💥

🏅 EVENT INFORMATION

Event Location:
Sagebrush Community Church
6440 Coors Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

Event Schedule: April 11, 2026

Marathon: 7:30 a.m. (6-Hour Cut-off)
Half Marathon: 8:30 a.m. (3.5-hour cut-off)
10K: 9:00 a.m.
5K: 9:15 a.m.
Kids K: 10:15 a.m.

📦 PACKET PICKUP

April 3, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
AND
April 10, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fleet Feet Sports
North Towne Plaza
5901 Wyoming Suite R
Albuquerque NM 87109

Note: There is race-day registration.

📋 EVENT DAY

All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner towards the community and fellow participants during their participation in the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event.

Registration: Registration and post-race activities will be held near the finish line.
Timing: This race is a Timing Chip finish.
Course rules: Participants must follow instructions given by Event officials.
Health guidelines: Attendees who are sick should not attend the Event.

⏱️ RESULT TIMING

All participants are assigned an electronic timing device prior to the Event, which is attached to their bib. Participants must wear their assigned timing device continuously from the start line to the finish line to receive an accurate finish time.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I run with an iPod/headphones? Yes, but athletes competing for prizes are not allowed to use electronic devices.
Is the course flat or hilly? The course is flat and fast.
Are there bathrooms along the course? Yes, there will be bathrooms located along the course.
Dogs? Dogs are permitted in the 5K event only, and must be kept on a regular leash.

🩺 MEDICAL SUPPORT

Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup. Only runners requiring medical assistance will be permitted in the Medical Area.

🥇 AWARDS AND PRIZES

Overall and division award winners will be announced immediately after the completion of each event. Awards must be picked up on the day of the event: they will not be mailed.

Marathon and Half Marathon: Awards to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
10K: Awards to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
5K: Awards to the top three finishers in various age groups.
Kids K: All registered participants will receive a medal upon completion.

📍 COURSE MAPS

ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON: ROUTE
ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON 2026 - MapMyRun

ALBUQUERQUE HALF MARATHON: ROUTE
ALBUQUERQUE HALF MARATHON 2026 - MapMyRun

ALBUQUERQUE 10K: ROUTE
ALBUQUERQUE 10K 2026 - MapMyRun

ALBUQUERQUE 5K: ROUTE
ALBUQUERQUE 5K 2026 - MapMyRun

💙 VOLUNTEERS

Over 100+ volunteers are needed to make the Albuquerque Marathon run smoothly. Please contact Stephen Pino-RD at (505) 217-4774 to volunteer for race day.

📅 PROCEEDS AND HISTORY

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit RunFit, a nonprofit organization that promotes health through running programs for children. RunFit has been supporting youth running initiatives since 2006.