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Albuquerque Marathon
Albuquerque Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- abqmarathon.com
About the Albuquerque Marathon
A long-running North Valley road race featuring a flat, fast course through the Bosque with Sandia Mountain backdrops. The 2026 event adds an inaugural full marathon alongside its established half, 10K and 5K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 22nd annual half marathon (with an inaugural full marathon added); flat, fast PR-friendly course; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Largest NM marathon
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Albuquerque Marathon: common questions
- When is the Albuquerque Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Albuquerque Marathon held?
- In Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Albuquerque Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Albuquerque Marathon?
- About 1,500 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 Albuquerque Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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