Race Day · Sunday, September 20, 2026

Run Santa FeA Mile-High Desert ClassicCorre Santa FeUn Clásico del Alto Desierto

Santa Fe, New Mexico · 7,000 ftSanta Fe, Nuevo México · 2,134 m
13.1 Half Marathon3-Amigos Relay5K FitnessKids 1K Dash
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The Start Lines

Pick Your Distance

One sunrise, four ways to chase it. Every route is GPS-measured and finishes at Reunity Resources with live drumming and a hand-thrown ceramic medal.

13.1 MI
Half Marathon
7:30 AM · GPS-measured

The flagship. A loop through the village, then out along the river to the turnaround at mile 9 and back down to the farm.

+651 ft climb
$95 Through Sep 19, 5pm
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13.1 MI · 3 LEGS
3-Amigos Relay
7:30 AM · Teams of 3

Split the 13.1 three ways and pass the ceremonial sash at two staffed exchange zones. Built for crews. Each of the three runners registers individually — $85 each, $255 per team.

TeamSash Relay
$255 Per team
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5 KM
5K Fitness
7:30 AM · Walk / Jog / Run

A welcoming 3.1-mile loop through Agua Fría Village. No clock pressure, all the festival energy.

All Paces
$45 Any age
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1 KM
Kids Dash
Sat 3:00 PM · Ages 3–14

A short, joyful sprint to the finish arch with a medal for every young runner. Strollers welcome.

Free Entry
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The Route

Along the
Santa Fe River

A loop through a working village, then out along a river this town refused to let die — finishing on the fields at Reunity Resources.

Mile 0
Romero’s Park, Agua Fría
Sunrise Start

Kudu horn sounds at 7:30 AM. All three distances roll out together onto a gently rolling village loop.

Mile 4
Agua Fría Village
The Village Loop

A single pass through a village that has farmed this floodplain for a thousand years — adobe walls, acequias, and neighbours out on their driveways. You won't see these roads again.

Mile 9
The Turnaround
High Point

6,883 ft, the highest ground of the day, with ALS medical on site. Turn here and every foot you climbed is yours to spend on the way home.

Mile 13.1
Reunity Resources
Finish Line

Cross under the arch to live music, green-chile breakfast burritos, and a hand-thrown ceramic finisher medal.

Elevation Profile

7,012ft start6,720ft finish-292ft net
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Race day

Live Results

Top finishers post automatically on race morning. Enter your bib to find your time, place, and pace the moment you cross the mat at Reunity Resources.

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Sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo
5th AnnualRun the High Road
Our Story

More Than
a Race

In 2011, three distance runners — Abraham Kosgei of Kenya, Joseph Karnes and Antonio Lopez — stood at Fort Marcy and imagined a race that followed the old roads north. That race became this one: reborn in 2019 as a sunrise run on a foothill trail, and now in its fifth annual running.

We weave the city's culture into every mile — African drums at the start line, indigo workshops at the expo, and green-chile fuel at the finish — while raising funds for the Kitany Water Project in Kenya’s Rift Valley.

100%paved course
Race Weekend

The Schedule

Two days of it — from the Friday expo to the finish-line festival, the expo downtown and race morning out in Agua Fría.

Fri 12:00 PM
Health & Wellness Expo + Packet Pickup opens · Warehouse 21
Fri 2:00 PM
Indigo T-shirt workshop with Gasali Adeyemo
Fri 5:00 PM
Expo closes · last-chance packet pickup
Sat 3:00 PM
Kids 1K Dash · Railyard Park
Sun 7:30 AM
Half Marathon & 3-Amigos Relay start · Romero’s Park
Sun 7:30 AM
5K Fitness Walk/Jog/Run start
Sun 10:30 AM
Awards ceremony & finish-line festival
See the full weekend schedule →
Runner Voices

Why They Come Back

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The drumming on Old Santa Fe Trail gave me chills. I forgot I was running at altitude until the finish line hit.
MR
Maria R.Half Marathon · Denver, CO
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Best-organized relay I've done. The sash handoff made our team feel like part of something ceremonial.
JT
James T.3-Amigos Relay · Austin, TX
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We turned it into a family trip. The kids ran the 1K and we're already booked for next year.
LK
Lena K.5K + Kids Dash · Toronto, CA
Meet our ambassador

Tricia Downing

Wheelchair Division Athlete Ambassador

Tricia Downing with her racing wheelchair at sunrise before the Santa Fe International Half Marathon
Tricia Downing — back for 2026 as our Wheelchair Division Athlete Ambassador.

Last year Tricia made history as the first wheelchair athlete to compete in the Santa Fe International Half Marathon — and made sure this race belongs to athletes of every ability. We couldn’t be happier to have her back.

After a cycling accident left her paralyzed from the chest down, Tricia found her way back through adaptive sports — and then kept going. She was the first female wheelchair athlete to complete an Iron-distance triathlon. These days she trains as a Paralympic shooter, with her sights set on representing the United States at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.

She’s also an author, keynote speaker, and disability advocate. Her book, “Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility,” tells the whole story better than we can here.

This year, catch Tricia speaking at the Health & Wellness Expo — it’s the best warm-up you’ll get all weekend.

  • First wheelchair athlete at the SFI Half
  • First female wheelchair Iron-distance finisher
  • Paralympic shooter — LA 2028 hopeful
  • Author, Cycle of Hope
Every Finisher Gets

Race-Day Perks

Ceramic Medal

A hand-thrown finisher medal from a local Santa Fe ceramicist — no two alike.

Indigo Tee

Tech shirt hand-dyed with traditional indigo at the expo workshop.

Green-Chile Brunch

A finish-line breakfast burrito and local roast coffee, included with entry.

Chip Timing

Net and gun times, plus live tracking links you can share with your crew.

Race Photos

Complimentary downloadable course and finish-line photos within 48 hours.

Gear Check

Drop your bag at Romero’s Park, grab it again at Reunity Resources — no juggling layers at the start line.

Packet pickup times & locations →
The City of Holy Faith

Explore Santa Fe

300+ days of sun, world-class food and art, and high-desert trails. Come early, stay late.

Historic Route 66
History
Old Santa Fe Trail

A half-mile of the original trail survives downtown along Route 66 — not on the course this year, but worth a slow walk the day before.

Green chile & local roasts
Food
Eat Local

Carb-load the New Mexico way: green-chile enchiladas, sopaipillas, and Jirani Kenyan coffee.

High-desert trailheads
Altitude
Train High

Arrive two days early to adjust to 7,000 ft, or shake out on the Dale Ball foothill trails.

Need a place to stay for race weekend?

Stay & Travel

Where to Stay

Book inside our official room block and stay steps from the start line. Reserve early—Santa Fe fills up on race weekend.

Official Race Hotels

Concept Hotels

Our official lodging partner offers a dedicated runner room block with a special rate using code SHM. A handpicked group of boutique Santa Fe hotels close to the course and downtown plaza.

  • Promo code: SHM
  • Block dates: Sep 15–25, 2026
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Lodging Partner

Pecos Trail Inn

A classic 1950s motor lodge on the historic Old Pecos Trail, minutes from the downtown Plaza. Free parking, great WiFi, and a comfortable, budget-friendly base for race weekend.

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Lodging Partner

Santa Fe Treehouse Camp

An unusual glamping stay in the high desert—elevated treehouse cabins for runners who want nature, quiet, and altitude before race day.

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More lodging partners and travel tips coming soon. Questions about group bookings? Reach out to the race team.

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Charity Partners

Every entry gives back. We share a portion of race proceeds with local partners like the Lightning Boy Foundation.

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Our Partners

Title SponsorCapitol FordProud title partner of the Santa Fe International Half Marathon since 2025.
Civic PartnerCity of Santa FeEconomic Development
Official CoffeeJiraniKenyan Coffee
CultureWarehouse 21Expo & workshops host
Join UsYour BrandBecome a 2026 sponsor
Good to Know

Questions

Is the course really at altitude?
Yes — the start is around 7,000 ft. The route runs net-downhill, but we recommend arriving a day or two early to acclimate and hydrating more than usual.
Where do I pick up my packet?
At the Health & Wellness Expo at Warehouse 21 in the Railyard — Friday 12:00–5:00 PM or Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. There is also race-morning pickup at Romero’s Park, 6:00–7:00 AM, open to everyone — but the roads into the start close at 7:00, so pick up at the expo if you can.
How does the 3-Amigos Relay work?
Three runners split the 13.1 between them, passing a ceremonial sash at two staffed exchange zones. One sash per team, worn across the chest by the active runner.
Is there a time limit?
The course stays open for 3 hours 30 minutes (about a 16:00/mile pace). Walkers are welcome, and a sweep vehicle follows the final runner.
Can I get a refund?
Entries are non-refundable, but you may defer to the following year or transfer your bib to another runner up to two weeks before race day.

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