Sat, Sep 18, 2027

Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon

Santa Fe, NM

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020
Half Marathon4.4 Miles5K1K10K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Mar 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon

The half marathon runs point-to-point from a plaza east of downtown along Old Las Vegas Highway, finishing at the Railyard. The course passes through historic parts of the city, and the elevation and open terrain give it a character you notice in your legs. The shorter race stays close to the Railyard, looping through a community garden and a park.

A free shuttle carries half marathon runners from the Railyard out to the start each race morning, and you leave your car where you will finish. Sweat bags travel the same route by vehicle, so you are not stuck in cold gear at the start. Packet pickup and a health expo run at the old warehouse beside the Railyard the two days before.

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Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

Half Marathon Results · 2026

239finishers
1:13:54winner
2:07:34median
3:25:18cutoff

Top 3: Alex Lee (1:13:54) · Michael Teti (1:22:50) · Sophia Benavides (1:22:50)

4K Results · 2025

62finishers
14:08winner
27:14median
3:02:44cutoff

Top 3: John Molera (14:08) · Erick Balderas (17:53) · I. Camara (18:32)

4.37 Miles Results · 2025

12finishers
1:21:57winner
1:55:16median
2:15:47cutoff

Top 3: COUNTY FIRE #3 Unknown (1:21:57) · CITY FIRE #1 Unknown (1:32:22) · LOS ALAMOS FIREFIGHTERS/NUCKOLLS Unknown (1:36:47)

4.4 Miles Results · 2026

6finishers
1:34:52winner
1:49:31median
2:23:33cutoff

Top 3: Finish Line Fellas (1:34:52) · Running Latte (1:37:24) · The Rainbow Unicorns (1:48:42)

The Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

21.1K9/19/2027 07:30$75
4.4 Miles9/19/2027 07:30$65
5K9/18/2027 07:30$30
1K9/18/2027 09:00Free
10K9/18/2027 07:30$50

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Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 21.1K field finished slower than 2:07:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:25:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon a good first 21.1K?

A field of 239 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 21.1K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon?

The 21.1K winner ran 1:13:54 while the median finisher took 2:07:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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