
From the Organizer
Capitol Ford presents the fifth annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon. This event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, whether you're looking for a personal best, trying out a new challenge, or bringing your family for a fun day.
It's also an opportunity for community members, health enthusiasts, and visitors to get together, learn about Santa Fe's vibrant culture, and make a difference.
This year, we are proud to run for water in collaboration with the Kitany Water Project to help bring clean, sustainable water to underserved communities. Get more information about our water project. https://www.wefta.net/priority-projects/kitany-water-project/
Race Options:
Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop with Gasali Adeyemo:
Health and Wellness Expo:
Schedule:
Friday, September 18th
Location: Old Warehouse 21 next to Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, 87505
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Health and Wellness Expo
Race Registration for Half Marathon, Relay and 4K Races
Packet Pick Up for Half Marathon and 4K Races
Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop
Kids 1K Dash Sign-up; no pre-registration necessary
Important Race Day Reminders:
Saturday, September 20th
Location: Old Warehouse 21 next to Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, 87505
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Health and Wellness Expo
Race Registration for Half Marathon, Relay and 4K Races
Packet Pick Up for Half Marathon and 4K Races
Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop
Free Kids 1K Dash Sign-up until 2:45PM; no pre-registration necessary
3:00PM Kids 1K Race
Sunday, September 21st
Staging for Sweat Clothes:
A sweat bag/clothing drop-off area will be available at the starting line. Bags will be transported to the finish line for post-race pick-up. Please securely label your items with your name and bib number before dropping them off.
Location: Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, 87505
5:30AM - 6:30AM
Free Shuttle Service to Eldorado (La Tienda Plaza)
Note: No return shuttle will be available. Please park at the Railyard and ride to the start.
5:45AM – 6:30 AM
Race Registration for 4K Race Only
Race Day Packet Pick Up for 4K Race
5:30 AM-7:10 AM
4K Race Starts
7:30 AM
Awards Ceremony for the 4K Race:
11:15AM
Awards Ceremony for the Half Marathon and 3 Person Relay
Location: Eldorado (La Tienda Plaza), 7 Caliente Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508
5:30AM - 6:30AM Free Shuttle Service from Santa Fe Railyard Park to Eldorado (La Tienda Plaza)
Note: No return shuttle will be available. Please park at the Railyard and ride to the start.
5:45AM – 7:10 AM
No Race Registration for Half Marathon and Relay Races!
Race Day Packet Pick Up for Half Marathon
7:30AM
Half Marathon Race Starts
Awards & Recognition: We honor every runner’s journey—and celebrate outstanding performances across events!
Top 3 Overall Male, Female & Top 3 in Each Age Group for the Half Marathon and 4K Races
14 & Under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70-74, 75+
Exclusive Race Weekend Hotel Discounts!
Official Race Lodging Partner: Concept Hotel.
Please book these rooms directly through my office by calling 505-772-0476 or emailing starla@concepthotelgroup.com
Post-Race Celebration:
Location: Nuckolls Brewing Company. 1611 Alcaldes St, Santa Fe, NM
- Celebrate your achievement!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon
Sep 19, 2026