New Mexico · Half Marathon · 3-Amigos Relay · 4K
Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)
Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder) is a half marathon, 3-Amigos Relay, 4K and Kids 1K event held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was last held on September 19, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Santa Fe, NM
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 19, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 3-Amigos Relay, 4K, Kids 1K
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point, dropping ~1,300 ft after a short early climb; high altitude (~6,000-7,000 ft)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- santafehalfmarathon.com
About the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)
A scenic point-to-point half marathon (formerly the Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder Half) with a net-downhill course and mountain views. It is the largest distance race in the Santa Fe area.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Santa Fe's largest half marathon; draws runners from 26+ states, Canada and Mexico; known as a fast, scenic high-altitude downhill course
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Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder): common questions
- When is the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)?
- 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 Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder) held?
- In Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder) offer?
- Half Marathon, 3-Amigos Relay, 4K and Kids 1K.
- How many people run the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)?
- About 3,000 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 Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon (Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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