Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon

Welcome to the 5th annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon!
From September 18 to 20, 2026, experience a weekend of culture, connection, and community.

⚠ NEW FOR 2026 — THE RACE DOES NOT START DOWNTOWN.
The Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay start at Romero’s Park in Agua Fría at 7:30 AM and finish at Reunity Resources Farm, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM at Reunity Resources Farm. Packet pickup remains downtown at the Railyard; the Kids 1K Dash is now race morning at Reunity Resources Farm. Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM.

Capitol Ford presents the fifth annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon. This event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, whether you are looking for a personal best, trying a new challenge, or bringing your family for a fun day.

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.

Race Options

• Half Marathon (13.1 mi, GPX-measured): Starts at Romero’s Park in Agua Fría. An opening loop through Agua Fría Village (miles 0–4.9), then out and back along the Santa Fe River corridor to a turnaround at mile 9 — the 6,883 ft high point — finishing at Reunity Resources Farm. Paved the whole way. Elevation 6,567–6,883 ft with about 651 ft of climbing. Time limit 4:30 — the course closes at 12:00 PM. There is no fixed intermediate cutoff at the turnaround.
• 3-Amigos Relay: Team up with two friends or first responders to complete the half marathon course as a team of three. Same 7:30 AM start at Romero’s Park.
• 5K (3.12 mi): Starts at 8:00 AM at Reunity Resources Farm — 30 minutes after the Half and Relay, so the course clears — and finishes there too.
• Kids 1K Dash: ages 3 to 12. Free, and held Saturday, September 19 at Railyard Park downtown — walk in during the expo to register, no pre-registration necessary.

Strollers are welcome on the half marathon, 5K and relay — new for 2026, and possible because the course is paved throughout.

Aid & Medical

Five aid stations, seven service points: miles 2 and 4 on the opening loop, dual-sided stations serving miles 6 & 12 and 7.5 & 10.5 on the corridor, and the mile-9 turnaround station with ALS medical. Restrooms at every station plus the start and finish. Certified medical personnel are on course.

Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop with Gasali Adeyemo

Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to a free, hands-on indigo art workshop with renowned African artist Gasali Adeyemo — a unique cultural activity blending creativity, tradition, and fun. Kids learn about African indigo dyeing techniques and design their own race-themed T-shirt to take home. Supplies provided, no experience needed. New for 2026: the workshop is held one week before race weekend, on Sunday, September 13, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at Reunity Resources Farm, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing — not at the expo.

Health and Wellness Expo

Product demonstrations, expert advice from nutritionists and trainers, free samples, and exclusive deals — at Warehouse 21, next to Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd.

Schedule

Sunday, September 13 — Reunity Resources Farm
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop with Gasali Adeyemo — one week before race weekend.

Friday, September 18 — Warehouse 21, 740 Cerrillos Rd
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Health & Wellness Expo and packet pickup for Half Marathon, Relay and 5K.

Saturday, September 19 — Warehouse 21
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Expo and packet pickup.

Sunday, September 20 — Race Day — Romero’s Park, Agua Fría
6:00 AM: Venue opens; race-morning packet pickup and gear bag drop open 6:00–7:00 AM — Half Marathon and Relay only (5K runners collect their packets at the expo).
7:00 AM: Roads into the start close, corrals open.
7:25 AM: Wheelchair division start (handcycle and push-rim).
7:30 AM: Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay start at Romero’s Park.
8:00 AM: 5K starts at Reunity Resources Farm.
9:00 AM: Free Kids 1K Dash at Reunity Resources Farm. Sign-ups accepted on site until the race starts.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Post-race celebration at Reunity Resources Farm; awards ceremony at 11:00 AM.
12:00 PM: Course closes.

Parking

Parking is limited at both ends of the course, so each race has its own lot. Half Marathon & 3-Amigos Relay: park at Romero’s Park, at the start — if it is full, continue to Reunity Resources. Relay teams should park together. 5K: park at Reunity Resources Farm, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing, your start and finish. There is no shuttle; it is about a 20-minute walk (1.1 mi) between the two lots. Half and Relay runners finish at Reunity — put warm clothes in your gear bag (trucked from the start) for the walk back to your car. Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM, and carpooling helps everyone.

Post-Race Celebration & Happy Hour

Cross the line and celebrate at the finish-line festival at Reunity Resources Farm, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, where the awards are presented at 11:00 AM.

After the awards at Reunity Resources, the celebration moves to a happy hour at Nuckolls Brewing Company, 1611 Alcaldes St, Santa Fe. Come raise a glass to your finish.

Awards & Recognition

Overall top male, female and non-binary finishers receive custom event trophies. Age-group awards go to the top three men, top three women and top three non-binary finishers in each of sixteen 5-year divisions, scored separately in each category:
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, 75–79, 80–84, 85+.

Exclusive Race Weekend Hotel Discounts

Official Race Lodging Partner: Concept Hotel — Sage Inn Santa Fe, Inn at Santa Fe, Guadalupe Inn, Coyote South. Please book these rooms directly by calling 505-772-0476 or emailing starla@concepthotelgroup.com.

Pecos Trail Inn: racers receive a 15% discount, valid Wednesday 9/16 – Tuesday 9/22. Use promo code RUNSANTAFE26 when booking.

Questions?

Visit santafehalfmarathon.com, email info@santafehalfmarathon.com, or call (505) 920-9799.