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2008 Event Information
Race Overview Lodging Walker Information Course Summary Event Rules In it's 10th year, the New Mexico Marathon is the premier marathon for the State of New Mexico. If you're a serious runner, have run a few marathons or this will be your first, the New Mexico Marathon is the one to run! As an International, National and Local fall event, the 26.2 mile distance is one to be appreciated. For the 50 States Club Members, you don't want to miss this marathon! This majestic point-to-point, downhill and USATF certified course is a Boston Marathon qualifier (NM06002DS). The Marathon starts in the shadows of our beautiful Sandia Mountains at 5,800 ft. Runners and walkers will wind their way down to the bosque trail in Albuquerque's North Valley, as the hot air balloons ascend into the beautiful blue skies. 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 North Valley area to finish at 4,800 ft. near the historic Old Town Plaza. The New Mexico Half Marathon is very fast and is the second part of the full marathon course. The New Mexico 5K follows the last 3.1 miles of the full marathon course. All three races finish near Tiquex Park on Mountain Road. (See race map below)  The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) is the charity beneficiary for the New Mexico 5K. A portion of the proceeds from that event will go to TSA in memory of Zachary Hollis.
Zak was an amazing person. His grandmother says, "he was bright and clever" and those adjectives plus "compassionate and determined" describe our son. He lived for only 16 years, but he lived life, like no person I have ever met. His persistence, strong will, compassion for others with disabilities, love of animals and his amazing sense of humor touched the lives of many. Zak never said, "why me?" He accepted each challenge he encountered and did his best to figure out how to overcome it. [MORE] Race Overview
Event morning weather is expected to be around 50 degrees with possible afternoon highs of 70 degrees. 50 States Club Runners This is a marathon you need to run. Add New Mexico to your marathon list with this extraordinary little race! Lodging Our host hotels are Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town and The Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Both are within walking distance from the event finish. When making reservations at either hotel, please give them the event code -- NEW MEXICO MARATHON -- to receive the event rate. The Best Western Rio Grande Inn will be providing complimentary shuttle service to and from the Albuquerque International Airport, as well as a Pasta Dinner Special in the Albuquerque Grill the evening of August 30th. Contact Information Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 843-6300 The Best Western Rio Grande Inn 1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 843-9500 OR 1-800-959-4726 Bus Transportation Race Day Buses will depart from the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town on race morning at 4:30am for Marathon, 5:15am for Half Marathon, and 6:15am for 5K. PLEASE BE ON TIME! Parking Please park at either the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande NM (505) 843-6300 or the Rio Grande Best Western Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW (505) 843-9500. Aid Stations There are aid stations every two miles for the first 18 miles and every mile thereafter. Water and Gatorade provided at all aid stations. The last two aid stations also offer a salty snacks and fruit. All stations staffed by experienced volunteers. Walker Information The race course will be open for six hours. We encourage walker participation in our events, but please understand that due to city/county permits and traffic control, we can only keep the course open for 6 hours. View MapQuest Map to Marathon Start 
Course Summary by Section Mile 1 to 8: Incline, North on Tramway Mile 9 to 15: Downhill Tramway to 4th Street Mile 16 to 17: Flat to slightly downhill, 4th St. to Alameda Mile 18 to 22: Flat, along the Rio Grande river and Bosque Bike Path, East along Montano Bridge to Dietz Farm Mile 23 to finish: South on Rio Grande Blvd. to host hotel, Rio Grande Best Western * A course map included in participant packets Download PDF Map of Race Course Elevation Map  (Donated by Dietmar Wendelin 2006 -- Click to Enlarge) |
10th Annual New Mexico Marathon
Half Marathon & 5K Festival Three Fantastic Events Sunday, August 31, 2008 New Mexico Marathon 5:30am New Mexico Half Marathon 6:30am New Mexico 5K 7:15am NM Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:00am until 4:00pm Registration Information (Includes bus transportation) Register online until August 29th, 2008 Register at packet pick-up at: NM Marathon Health & Fitness Expo presented by Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:00am until 4:00pm Register in person at: The ABQ Running Shop Beginning April 1, 2008 Cash or check only Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29th Enter by July 30th and receive moisture wicking event shirt New Mexico Marathon: $68 New Mexico Half Marathon: $53 New Mexico 5K: $38 Enter after July 30th or at the New Mexico Marathon Health & Fitness Expo (NO EVENT SHIRTS AVAILABLE) New Mexico Marathon: $58 New Mexico Half Marathon: $43 New Mexico 5K: $28 New Mexico Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Packet-Pickup and Late Registration Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:00am until 4:00pm Hotel Albuquerqeu at Old Town 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 843-6300 Awards To be announced... please check back. Award Ceremonies New Mexico 5K: 8:15am New Mexico Half Marathon: 9:30am New Mexico Marathon: 10:30am Event Finish Festival
Professional Race Photos taken by InfoImagination, and will be available for purchase at a reasonable price. Photos are posted in the Race Results section upon completion of the event. The Award Presentation Held at Tiquex Park, near race finish. New Mexico 5K - 8:15am New Mexico Half Marathon - 9:30am The New Mexico Marathon - 10:30am. Finishing Times will be posted at the ceremony, as well as on our website [here]. Last Year's Race Hundreds of runners enjoyed this beautiful course in 2007! Visit the results page to check out the finish times and pictures of the course! Additional Information Chip Timing ChampionChip of the Rockies will be providing the timing of all events. Finishing Times will posted at race finish, as well as on the website. You will be charged a $25 fee for lost or unreturned timing chips. In memory of Zachary Hollis The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) charity beneficiary for the New Mexico 5K. Zak was an amazing person. His grandmother says, "he was bright and clever" and those adjectives plus "compassionate and determined" describe our son. He lived for only 16 years, but he lived life, like no person I have ever met. His persistence, strong will, compassion for others with disabilities, love of animals and his amazing sense of humor touched the lives of many. Zak never said, "why me?" He accepted each challenge he encountered and did his best to figure out how to overcome it. 
Zak was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and severe obsessive compulsive disorder at the age of 8. For many years his life was a difficult struggle, yet he continued to persevere through incredible challenges. School was very difficult as reading and writing were at times impossible for him, but he used his intellectual gifts and mastered many assistive technologies to compensate. Zak was an honor roll student, a brother, a son, a grandson and a friend. He was active with the National Tourette Syndrome Association, traveling to Washington DC to lobby on Capital Hill for other individuals living with this unique neurological disorder. Zak helped change the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, federal law, which now lists Tourette Syndrome as a specific disorder to be addressed by the schools. He also helped start the chapter for the Tourette Syndrome Association in New Mexico and was a special friend to the younger children in the chapter. Zak had many hobbies and interests. He spent eleven years in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and was awarded the Eagle Scout award posthumously. He was an avid camper and was selected for the Order of the Arrow. He was active in his church and the Key Club at La Cueva High School. One of Zak's greatest passions was learning and research. Long before he died, he made known his desire to donate his brain for research on Tourette Syndrome. This was done and even now he is part of a tremendous research effort. Like Zak, his family is committed to reaching out to people with TS and educating those around them about Tourette Syndrome. Please join us in our walk/run by donating, sponsoring or just wearing a T-shirt in Zak's memory so you can help build an informed and caring community. EVENT RULES Strollers, bicycles or dogs are not allowed on the course. Pacers or trainers are not allowed on the course. Headphones are not allowed. Bandits (non-registered runners) are prohibited. One race award per person. Overall race winners are excluded from age group awards. No refunds: Entry fees can be rolled over to another race or event. Notice must be given to the Race Director by August 29, 2008. |
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