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Running Races in New Mexico

Every upcoming running race in New Mexico, all 60 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

60 upcoming races · 22 with finish-time stats

5K 4910K 17Half Marathon 17Marathon 6Ultra 3
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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 3Albuquerque 26Farmington 3Las Cruces 3Santa Fe 4Sunland Park 3

Soonest Races in New Mexico

60 total
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Hella Fresh 5k Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $40Details Sun, Aug 9, 2026Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk Albuquerque, NMHalf Marathon5KFrom $50Details Sun, Aug 9, 2026Our Children Are Sacred Zuni, NM5K2 MilesFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 16, 2026Tour De Tolerance Santa Teresa, NM50K5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sun, Aug 16, 2026ABQ MUSEUM DASH Albuquerque, NM5K1KFrom $22Details Sun, Aug 16, 2026JT 5000 Albuquerque, NM5K1 Mile400mFrom $25Register Sun, Aug 16, 2026HILLTOPPER RUN Los Alamos, NMFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 23, 2026NM SUNFLOWER RUN Albuquerque, NM10K5KFrom $45Details Fri, Aug 28, 2026Run for Catron County Quemado, NM5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Bull of the Woods Trail Races Taos Ski Valley, NMMarathonHalf Marathon10KFrom $95Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K Albuquerque, NM5KFrom $35Details Sun, Sep 6, 2026The Well 5k Farmington, NM5KFrom $35Register

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 Racing in New Mexico

Which New Mexico cities have the most races?

Albuquerque (26), Santa Fe (4), Farmington (3), Sunland Park (3) 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 (49), 10K (17), Half Marathon (17), Marathon (6), Ultra (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in New Mexico?

September is the busiest month for races in New Mexico, with 17 of the 60, followed by October with 13. 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 22 races in New Mexico with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:28, 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, 7 races around New Mexico get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.