Rio Grande Half Marathon
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Aug, 2026 (TBD)
5k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
The Rio Grande Half Marathon is New Mexico's premier half marathon and a USATF Championship Race. The course is flat from start to finish and runs through the beautiful Albuquerque Bosque where you’ll find views of the Rio Grande, vibrant Bosque cottonwood forest, majestic Sandia Mountains, and wide open New Mexico skies. Whether you're in search of a PR, need a fall marathon tune-up race, or just want to have fun, the Rio Grande Half Marathon is the perfect race for you.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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