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 Relay4K FitnessKids 1K Dash
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The Start Lines

Pick Your Distance

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

13.1 MI
Half Marathon
7:30 AM · USATF Certified

The flagship. A point-to-point descent from the foothills into historic downtown, capped by the Railyard finish.

Net Downhill
$95 Through Jul 1
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3 × 4.4 MI
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.

TeamSash Relay
$255 Per team
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4 KM
4K Fitness
7:30 AM · Walk / Jog / Run

A welcoming 2.5-mile loop through the Railyard district. 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 12 & under

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

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The Route

From Foothills
to Finish

A net-downhill point-to-point that trades thin mountain air for the lantern-lit streets of the old town, then opens onto the Railyard plaza.

Mile 0
Sangre de Cristo foothills
Sunrise Start

Gun goes off at 7:30 AM as the sun crests the peaks. Cool, thin air and a gentle downhill to settle into your pace.

Mile 4
Historic Canyon Road
The Art Mile

Wind past adobe galleries and cottonwoods with drum circles keeping the cadence. The crowd's favorite stretch.

Mile 9
The Santa Fe Plaza
Old Town Roar

A lap of the historic plaza where spectators stack three deep. Grab water and ride the noise to the home stretch.

Mile 13.1
Santa Fe Railyard
Railyard Finish

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
StartMile 3Mile 6Mile 9Finish
Sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo
Est. 2019Run the High Road
Our Story

More Than
a Race

Born on a single foothill trail in 2019, the Santa Fe International Half Marathon grew from a local sunrise run into a weekend that draws runners from six countries.

We weave the city's culture into every mile — African drumming on Canyon Road, indigo workshops at the expo, and green-chile fuel at the finish — while raising funds for New Mexico youth-running programs.

8Years on the high road
4Local charities
6Countries represented
100%USATF certified
Race Weekend

The Schedule

Two days of it — from the Friday expo to the finish-line festival, all centered on the Santa Fe Railyard.

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 · Foothills
Sun 7:30 AM
4K Fitness Walk/Jog/Run start
Sun 10:30 AM
Awards ceremony & finish-line festival
Runner Voices

Why They Come Back

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The drumming on Canyon Road 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.4K + Kids Dash · Toronto, CA
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 3rd & Civic, grab it again at the Railyard — no juggling layers at the start line.

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.

Canyon Road galleries
Art
Canyon Road

A half-mile of adobe galleries you'll run past on race day — 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.

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 2022.
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. We strongly recommend picking up before race morning.
How does the 3-Amigos Relay work?
Three runners split the 13.1 into legs of roughly 4.4 miles each, 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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