Which New Mexico cities have the most Half Marathon races?
Albuquerque (9), Alamogordo (2), Taos Ski Valley (1), Fort Stanton (1) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
New Mexico · Half Marathon
Half Marathon Races in New Mexico
Every upcoming Half Marathon in New Mexico, all 17 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
17 upcoming Half Marathon races · 8 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The New Mexico races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Half Marathon Races by City
Soonest Half Marathon Races in New Mexico
17 total Sun, Aug 9, 2026Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk Albuquerque, NMFrom $50Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Bull of the Woods Trail Races Taos Ski Valley, NMFrom $95Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K Albuquerque, NMFrom $20Details Fri, Sep 18, 2026Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19, 2026 Fort Stanton, NMPricing TBARegister Sat, Sep 19, 2026Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon Santa Fe, NMFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Eye of the Tiger Half Marathon & 5K run/walk Albuquerque, NMFreeRegister Sun, Sep 20, 2026Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NMFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Balloon Run Albuquerque, NMFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon Albuquerque, NMFrom $70Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Holloman Ace of Races Marathon Alamogordo, NMFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA Albuquerque, NMFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Sunland Park, NMFrom $20Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in New Mexico
When are most Half Marathon races held in New Mexico?
September is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in New Mexico, with 6 of the 17, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do New Mexico Half Marathon races cost?
Entry fees for Half Marathon races here run from free to about $95, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a Half Marathon in New Mexico?
10 of the 17 Half Marathon races in New Mexico already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are New Mexico Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 8 Half Marathon races in New Mexico with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:23:03, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.