
Albuquerque, United States of America · Sunday 13 September 2026
Register today for the 22nd Annual New Mexico Chips and Salsa Half Marathon—plus the 10K, 5K, Kids K, and Virtual Run! This must-do fall event brings together hundreds of runners on a new, fast, flat loop course through the scenic North Valley and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. There’s no better time to visit Albuquerque—with the New Mexico State Fair, colorful hot air balloons, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh green chile in the air. The NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon features age-group and overall awards, custom finisher medals for all half-marathon participants, and great shirts for everyone. 👉 Register and learn more at www.irunfit.org Lace up and join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for an unforgettable run at the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon! NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON EVENT INFORMATION ue—with the New Mexico State Fair, colorful hot air balloons, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh green chile in the air. The NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon features age-group and overall awards, custom finisher medals for all half-marathon participants, and great shirts for everyone. 👉 Register and learn more at www.irunfit.org Note: Please continue to check our RunFit website, www.irunfit.org , for the most current event information. Note: Please continue to check our RunFit website, www.irunfit.org, for the most current event information. EVENT LOCATION Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 9169 Coors. Blvd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 EVENT SCHEDULE September 13, 2026 Half Marathon: 7:00 am (3.5 Hour Cut-off) 5K: 7:30 am. 10K: 7:40 am. Kids K: 9:00 am. PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT PACKET PICKUP. If you cannot pick up your packets in person, you must decide on a representative to pick up your packet. Note: Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race morning at the registration area located on the north side of SIPI next
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K is a half marathon held in Albuquerque, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 13 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K against other half marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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