Tri-Centennial Events Infomation

The New Mexico Marathon Course is very scenic. This majestic point-to-point, downhill and USATF certified race is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The Marathon starts in the shadows of our beautiful Sandia Mountains at 5,800 ft. Runners wind their way down the Albuquerque Foothills. Along the course you can view the sunrise over the Sandia mountains and the entire city. The course concludes along a tranquil stretch through our scenic rural North Valley area to finish at 4,800 ft. near the historic Old Town Plaza.

The Half Marathon is very fast and is the second part of the Marathon course. The 5K follows the last 3.1 miles of the course. All three races finish near Tiguex Park on Mountain Road. [see Race Map below]

Temperature at 5:30am is about 50 degrees fahrenheit, perfect for these fast downhill courses. Race coincides with first weekend of historic New Mexico State Fair.

Race Overview

• 5.5 hours of Traffic Control along the well-marked course.
• All entrants receive Southwestern Finishing Medallion.
• There will be refreshments at the Finish.
• Sports Drink and Water provided at 15 aide stations.
• There are 3-4 toilet locations along course.
• There is also a "Roving Toilet" and water/aide vehicle.

Weather
Average tempature at 5:30am is 50 degrees (F) with average humidity at 10 percent. Afternoon temperatures range in high 70s.

Lodging
Rio Grande Inn Reservations: 800.959.4726 or
Sheraton Old Town 800.325.3535

Before the Race
Join us for a festive pasta party on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, beginning at 6:00pm, at the Rio Grande Inn. Meet other runners, eat a nourishing pre-race meal, and enjoy a night of relaxation and fun.

Race Departure
Herrera Coach Buses will leave from Tiguex Park (which is walking distance from Hotels): for the Marathon at 4:30am, for the Half Marathon at 5:00am, and for the 5K at 5:30am. The Hotels are near the finish line.

Parking
Please park at either the Sheraton Hotel, 800 Rio Grande NM (505) 843-6300 or the Best Western Rio Grande Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW (505) 843-9500.

Aide Stations
There will be Aide Stations every two miles with water and Gatorade. All stations staffed by the Leukemia & Lymhoma Society Team in Training

Walker Information
Walkers: Be Cautious (Walk Participants will not need a chip if they plan on finishing in more than 5.5 hours. Your time will be given to you with your finishing medallion).

Special Group will wait for last walkers with Finisher's Medallion and Refreshments. Clock until 12:00pm