ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM, with entry fees from $40 to $119.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
- Price
- $40–$119
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd Annual Running Fiesta, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K. Runners follow a scenic course through downtown Albuquerque, past iconic spots like Route 66, the Rio Grande, and with views of the Sandia Mountains.
Organized locally, gives back to the community, and wraps up with a lively post-race festival, complete with live music, vendors, a recovery zone, and a beer garden.
Every participant receives:
- Premium Fiesta Finisher Medal
- Custom-designed High-quality Event Shirt
- Official Race Bib
- Course Support
- Aid stations, medical, police support, cheer teams & volunteers all the way
- Fiesta Finish-Line Celebration
- Music, culture, local food, beverages, and amazing vibes
- Race Timing & Live Tracking
- Professionally chip-timed results with age-group awards
- Exclusive Discounts & Partner Offers
- Lifetime Memories
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
33°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rio Grande Nature Ctr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albuquerque, NM
Population
562,488
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,979 ft
Nearest Airport
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
101
Days to train
- Race
- ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA
Nov 1, 2026