More than 400 registered runners from 30 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico filled a sold-out field on the Santa Fe River Trail, and a local runner claimed the men’s title.
From Anchorage, Alaska, to Chihuahua, Mexico, runners traveled to Santa Fe for the fifth annual Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon, racing above 6,500 feet on one of the most scenic courses in the Southwest.
Race Highlights
- Sold out: 400+ registered runners from 30 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico
- Men’s champion: Alex Lee, Santa Fe (1:13:54)
- Women’s champion: Olivia Harlow, Albuquerque (1:32:06, 3rd overall)
- 3-Amigos Relay champions: Finish Line Fellas, Santa Fe (1:34:52)
- Course note: Both courses ran short this year (see below)
- Next race: September 18–19, 2027
The Course
The point-to-point course starts at Romero Park in Agua Fría and follows the Santa Fe River Trail corridor to the finish at Santa Fe Reunity Resources. Its elevation of more than 6,500 feet makes it a true test of fitness and pacing.
A note on distance: This year’s half marathon course measured approximately 12.3 miles, about 0.8 miles short of the full 13.1 miles, and the 5K course measured approximately 2.5K. Because of this, 2026 finishing times are not eligible for official records or qualifying purposes. We apologize to our runners and are committed to delivering accurately measured courses in 2027.
A Meaningful Start
Before the start, runners, volunteers, and families gathered at Romero Park for a pre-race blessing, a tradition that honors the land and the community that make this event possible.
Results
Half Marathon
Santa Fe’s Alex Lee won the men’s race in 1:13:54. Eamon FitzGerald of Missoula, Montana, finished second in 1:31:45, and Adam Banks of Albuquerque was third in 1:33:23.
Olivia Harlow of Albuquerque won the women’s race in 1:32:06, finishing third overall. Alisha Edmiston of Ruidoso was close behind in 1:32:11, and Barbara Piromalli of Anchorage, Alaska, placed third in 1:39:53.
| Division | Place | Name | Hometown | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 1st | Alex Lee | Santa Fe, NM | 1:13:54 |
| Men | 2nd | Eamon FitzGerald | Missoula, MT | 1:31:45 |
| Men | 3rd | Adam Banks | Albuquerque, NM | 1:33:23 |
| Women | 1st | Olivia Harlow | Albuquerque, NM | 1:32:06 |
| Women | 2nd | Alisha Edmiston | Ruidoso, NM | 1:32:11 |
| Women | 3rd | Barbara Piromalli | Anchorage, AK | 1:39:53 |
3-Amigos Relay
In the 3-Amigos Relay, teams of three runners split the half marathon course. Finish Line Fellas of Santa Fe won in 1:34:52, followed by Running Latte (1:37:24) and The Rainbow Unicorns (1:48:42).
| Place | Team | Hometown | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Finish Line Fellas | Santa Fe, NM | 1:34:52 |
| 2nd | Running Latte | Santa Fe, NM | 1:37:24 |
| 3rd | The Rainbow Unicorns | Santa Fe, NM | 1:48:42 |
Santa Fe 5K
Luis Sisimiti of Santa Fe won the 5K in 9:37, followed by Fermin Hernandez (9:44) and Griffin Rutherford of Santa Fe (10:10). Sophie Quay-Delavalee was the top woman in 12:12, with Lauren Willeford of Cedar Crest (12:27) and Kim Bannerman of Santa Fe (13:09) close behind.
| Division | Place | Name | Hometown | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 1st | Luis Sisimiti | Santa Fe, NM | 9:37 |
| Men | 2nd | Fermin Hernandez | — | 9:44 |
| Men | 3rd | Griffin Rutherford | Santa Fe, NM | 10:10 |
| Women | 1st | Sophie Quay-Delavalee | — | 12:12 |
| Women | 2nd | Lauren Willeford | Cedar Crest, NM | 12:27 |
| Women | 3rd | Kim Bannerman | Santa Fe, NM | 13:09 |
Times reflect the shortened 2026 courses. View complete results on RunSignup.
Thank You to Our Safety Partners
We are grateful to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Fe Police Department Bike Unit for keeping the course safe for every runner, volunteer, and spectator.
Join Us in 2027
The 6th annual race weekend is set for September 18–19, 2027:
- Saturday, September 18: Santa Fe 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Dash
- Sunday, September 19: Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay
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