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Early April · Southwest · Loop

ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON + HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND KIDS K

Albuquerque, NM

Event: ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON

  • Boston Qualifier

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
53°F(estimated)
Field size
~600 runners(estimated)
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
300 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Albuquerque, NM, with gentle rollers but no sustained climbing.

Good fit if

  • · Boston qualification
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
300 ft(estimated)
Total loss
300 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~600 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$115(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early April
Next confirmed date
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Southwest
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON

Good to know

  • Boston Qualifier
  • Loop course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
53°F(estimated)
By midday
64°F(estimated)
Dew point
31°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 53°F good conditions.

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