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Running Races in New Mexico

Every upcoming running race in New Mexico, all 68 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

68 upcoming races · 25 with finish-time stats

5K 5510K 20Half Marathon 16Marathon 5Ultra 2
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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.

Largest field857 finishersCupid's Chase 5K Las Crucesin the 5KLongest-running11th year11th Annual Walkannual tradition

Races by City in New Mexico

Alamogordo 4Albuquerque 28Farmington 4Las Cruces 5Santa Fe 5Socorro 3Sunland Park 3

Soonest Races in New Mexico

68 total
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Los Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5k and Fun Run Los Alamos, NM5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 20263rd Annual End DWI and support Rehoboth June Camp 5k, 10k, 1-mile Kid's run, and 1-mile walk/run Church Rock, NM10K5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Walk for Billy Farmington, NM5KFrom $35Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K Albuquerque, NMHalf Marathon10K5K1KFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Corrales Ditch Run Corrales, NM10K5K1KFrom $45Details Fri, Sep 18, 2026Ruidoso Runfest September 18-19, 2026 Fort Stanton, NMMarathonHalf Marathon50KPricing TBARegister Sat, Sep 19, 2026SSR 5k- Fall Series September Socorro, NM5KFrom $5Details Sat, Sep 19, 20264th Annual Run for Tacos Bayard, NM3 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Basket of Blessings Fun Run & Walk Farmington, NM3 Miles2 Miles1 MileFrom $15Register Sun, Sep 20, 2026Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon Santa Fe, NMHalf Marathon4.4 Miles5K1KFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Red or Green Fun Run Albuquerque, NM2 MilesFrom $40Details

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 Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in New Mexico

Which New Mexico cities have the most races?

Albuquerque (28), Santa Fe (5), Las Cruces (5), Farmington (4) have the most upcoming races in New Mexico. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in New Mexico?

New Mexico has 5K (55), 10K (20), Half Marathon (16), Marathon (5), Ultra (2). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in New Mexico?

October is the busiest month for races in New Mexico, with 19 of the 68, followed by September with 15. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are New Mexico races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 25 races in New Mexico with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:28, 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.

Are there trail races in New Mexico?

Yes, 6 races around New Mexico get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.