&#x1f6a8; NEW RACE ALERT! &#x1f6a8; 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: &#x1f3c3;‍♂️ Marathon (NEW!) &#x1f3c3;‍♀️ Half Marathon &#43; 2-Person Relay &#x1f3c3;‍♂️ 10K &#x1f3c3;‍♀️ 5K &#x1f45f; Kids K
&#x1f3de; 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!
&#x1f396; Finisher medals for all &#x1f455; Tech tees for Marathon, Half, 10K &amp; 5K &#x1f3c6; Age group &amp; overall awards
✅ Register today at: <a href="https://www.irunfit.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.irunfit.org</a> Let’s make history together in 2026! &#x1f4a5;
#AlbuquerqueMarathon #RunFit #RunABQ #HalfMarathon #NMRunning #GetYourMilesIn #RunTheRio
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Albuquerque Marathon and RunFit: Supporting Heading Home
The Albuquerque Marathon is proud to partner with Heading Home, offering participants and community members an opportunity to contribute toward a truly worthy and impactful cause. A portion of event proceeds, along with generous participant donations, will directly support Heading Home’s mission to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque.
About Heading Home Heading Home provides essential services to the unhoused and precariously housed throughout Albuquerque. Their mission is to empower individuals experiencing homelessness through compassionate outreach, comprehensive support services, and strong community partnerships, creating pathways to stable housing and long-term stability.
The organization operates emergency shelters and medical respite programs, administers supportive housing initiatives, provides critical linkages to resources through street outreach, offers job-readiness assistance, and leads New Mexico’s SOAR program, which helps individuals apply for SSI/SSDI benefits.
You may also make a monetary donation to help purchase mattresses for newly housed individuals and families—an immediate, life-changing need as they transition to stable housing.
Together, through your generosity and participation in the Albuquerque Marathon, we can help make a meaningful difference for those most in need in our community.
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 EVENT LOCATION Sagebrush Community Church 6440 Coors Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120
  EVENT SCHEDULE — Saturday, April 11, 2026 Albuquerque Marathon: 7:30 a.m. (6-hour cut-off) Half Marathon &amp; Half Marathon Relay: 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 Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Heart and Sole Sports 2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
AND
Friday, April 10, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports – North Towne Plaza 5901 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite R Albuquerque, NM 87109
  IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION
 Race-day registration will be available. All events start on time. Race-day registration and post-race activities take place near the finish line. This event is chip-timed. Official time begins when the starting gun or horn sounds. Participants must wear their bib and timing chip to be included in the results and awards. Bibs must be worn on the front of the body and clearly visible at all times.   SATURDAY START INFORMATION All races start promptly at their scheduled times. Arrive early to allow time for parking, gear check, and proper seeding. This is a gun start with a chip-timed finish. Official time begins when the gun goes off.
Note: NO LATE START. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST START ON TIME.
 ⚠️ Weather Policy In the event of severe weather creating unsafe conditions, the race may be canceled. No refunds will be issued.
  START LOCATION Marathon, Half Marathon &amp; Half Marathon Relay Start Winter Haven Rd. (north end), just south of Sagebrush Community Church (parking area)
  IMPORTANT RELAY NOTES The first relay runner starts on Winter Haven Rd. The second relay runner starts at the Relay Exchange Zone. No shuttle is provided between the finish and the second runner&#39;s start. If the second runner parks at Open Space Parking, transportation arrangements must be made in advance.   RELAY BIB / CHIP PICKUP (FIRST RUNNER) The first relay runner picks up the bib/chip with the belt at the start area. Pickup location: Parking lot just west of the Half Marathon start. Bib and belt are issued at packet pickup but must be collected at the start. The first runner must start the race wearing the bib and belt.   RELAY EXCHANGE ZONE
Location:
Just north of El Pueblo Rd. &amp; 4th Street West side of the road, just south of the Paseo del Norte Bridge Parking for Second Runner
Open Space Parking West side of 4th St., just south of Paseo del Norte Bridge Arrival Time
All relay teams must arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. Relay signage will be provided.   RELAY TEAM RULES Teams consist of 2 runners
Runner 1: ~6.37 miles Runner 2: ~6.73 miles   RELAY RACE BELT INSTRUCTIONS One bib per relay team (timing tag on back). Bib must be attached to the RunFit race belt using the two snaps. Belt usage
Runner 1 wears the belt with bib visible on the front. At the exchange zone, the belt is passed to Runner 2. Runner 2 secures the belt, rotates the bib to the front, and continues to the finish. All belts must be returned at the finish line. Volunteers will assist with belt adjustments if needed.   COURSE SAFETY Stay inside the orange traffic cones at all times. Follow all instructions from volunteers, signage, and sheriff officers. Course signage includes mile markers and directional arrows.   EVENT DAY RULES &amp; PARTICIPANT INFORMATION EVENT DAY CONDUCT
Participants must behave respectfully toward the community, staff, volunteers, and other participants.
Prohibited actions include:
Alcohol consumption Public urination/defecation outside designated facilities Obstructing participants or event operations Violations may result in disqualification and removal from the course.
Participants must follow instructions from race officials, volunteers, medical personnel, and public safety officials. Anyone who is ill should not attend.
  COURSE MONITORING &amp; ENFORCEMENT Unsportsmanlike conduct or refusal to follow instructions may result in disqualification. Leaving the course and re-entering is not permitted. Course cutting or unfair advantage = immediate disqualification. Unauthorized assistance (pacing, advice, communication) may result in disqualification. Only registered participants with official bibs are allowed on the course.   PARTICIPANT SAFETY Wheeled devices are prohibited except for authorized wheelchairs and course marshals. No strollers, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, or motorized devices. Medical personnel may remove participants deemed medically unfit. Participants are responsible for all medical expenses.   RESULTS &amp; TIMING An electronic timing device is attached to the bib. Bib must be worn on the front and visible at all times. Timing Disqualification May Occur For:
Wearing more than one timing device Missing timing splits Failing to start at the official start time Appeals must be submitted within 3 days of the event day.
  GEAR CHECK (MARATHON &amp; HALF MARATHON) Available near the start and finish (on the east side of Sagebrush Community Church). Bib number required to retrieve gear. Allow extra time for gear check.   RACE BIB REQUIREMENTS Bibs must be worn unaltered and visible. Bibs are non-transferable. Altering or transferring a bib results in disqualification.   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 Headphones: Allowed. Prize-eligible athletes may not use them. One earbud recommended. GPS Watches: Allowed but not official timing devices.
Aid Stations
Aid stations are available for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Please refer to the course maps found on the RunFit website: <a href="https://www.irunfit.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.irunfit.org</a>.
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K: Water and Powerade will be available throughout.
Late-stage water stops: Water and Powerade &#43; Fruit Snacks, Pretzels, etc. 5K: Water 
 Course Profile: Flat and fast.
 
Not Allowed on Course:
Video/camera devices Unauthorized wheeled or motorized devices Animals (except dogs in the 5K only)
Course Cut-Off Times:
Marathon: 6 hours Half Marathon: 3.5 hours 10K / 5K: 2 hours
Bathrooms: Available along the course.
Lost &amp; Found: Available race day | 505-217-4774
Refunds/Transfers/Deferrals: Not permitted.
Packet Pickup by Friend: Yes.
  DOG POLICY (5K ONLY) One dog per handler Leash required (max 6 ft) Dogs must be well-behaved No dogs under six months Race officials may refuse entry   INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Weather is monitored closely. Updates posted at <a href="https://www.irunfit.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.irunfit.org</a> and emailed as needed. Lightning delays in 15-minute increments. Extreme heat protocols may be implemented. Race Director may delay, modify, or cancel the event.   MEDICAL SUPPORT Medical staff and radio communications throughout the course. Notify an official if unable to finish.   COURSE MAP LINKS <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/newroutes/view/6589859448/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Albuquerque Marathon: MapMyRun</a> <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/newroutes/view/6589892547/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Albuquerque Half Marathon: MapMyRun</a> <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/newroutes/view/6589899079/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Albuquerque 10K: MapMyRun</a> <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/newroutes/view/6589906657/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Albuquerque 5K: MapMyRun</a>   FINISH &amp; AWARDS All finishers receive a Finisher Medal. Awards are announced immediately after each event. Must be present to receive awards. Overall awards based on gun time. Award Categories
Marathon &amp; Half Marathon: Top 3 overall &#43; age groups (19 &amp; under–90&#43;) 10K: Top 3 overall &#43; age groups (19 &amp; under–80&#43;) 5K: Top 3 overall &#43; age groups (6–8–80&#43;) RunFit Kids K: All participants receive a medal (non-timed)   RESULTS POSTING Unofficial results posted near the finish within ~15 minutes. Official results posted at www.irunfit.org. Kids K is non-timed.   VOLUNTEERS Over 100&#43; volunteers needed. To volunteer, contact Stephen Pino, Race Director &#x1f4de; 505-217-4774
  LODGING Search for hotels near:
Journal Center I-25 &amp; Montgomery Blvd
VIRTUAL RUN OR WALK
PLEASE NOTE: All registered participants may pick up their event packet: Event Bib and T-Shirt at the time and location listed above, “Packet Pickup.” For those who purchased the “shipping” (only available to Virtual Run/Walk participants), your race swag will be mailed out beginning April 6, 2026, and will continue as registrations come in.
For additional event information, please visit our RunFit website at <a href="https://www.irunfit.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.irunfit.org</a>.
If you choose to have your packet mailed to you. Please enter your mailing address and add the shipping charge when registering for the event.
Please note: If you want your packet mailed, please add “SHIPPING” before completing your registration. All other packets will be available for Packet Pickup.
Follow these three steps to run/walk your Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K!
Note: Kids K is a non-timed event.
* Step 1: Walk or run ANYTIME between April 5 – April 12, 2026, and record your race time using Strava, Garmin, MapMyRun, MapPedometer.com, or a simple stopwatch.
* Step 2: Email your race completion time to stephenpino&#64;hotmail.com * Include first and last name, run date, event, city and state, and race completion time in the body of the email. Note: Subject line: Albuquerque Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K Virtual Run Result Information * Run/walk times must be submitted by 11:59 pm (mtn.) on April 13, 2026.
* Step 3: Submit a selfie on the RunFit Facebook: * Post on https://www.facebook.com/Runfitabq/
* Submit a selfie after your run/walk or a pic of the location you ran/walked!
 * In providing a photo or selfie, you allow RunFit to share your pic on the RunFit website and other social media events. (The pic you provide will not be used for sales or marketing purposes without written permission.)
Please note: Steps 2 and 3 are optional.
   PROCEEDS &amp; RUNFIT Proceeds benefit Heading Home, supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness through outreach, housing, and support services.
Donations Accepted:
Coats, gloves, hats, warm socks Monetary donations for mattresses Donate at<a href="https://www.headinghome.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> www.headinghome.org</a> Contact: jessicas&#64;headinghome.org
  RACE QUESTIONS RunFit – Albuquerque Marathon &#x1f4de; 505-217-4774 &#x1f4e7; stephenpino&#64;hotmail.com

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