Everything you need to get to the start line and back · September 17–19, 2027
Parking is limited at both ends of the course, so each race has its own lot. The plan below is how it worked in 2026; 2027 parking and shuttle details will be posted before race weekend. Please park where your race says — this only works if everyone does.
Half Marathon & 3 Amigos Relay Romero’s Park, at the start. If it is full when you arrive, carry on to Reunity Resources.
5K and 10K (Saturday) Reunity Resources Farm, where your race finishes.
In 2026 a Santa Fe Trails bus shuttle looped the three parking areas — Reunity Resources Farm, the San Isidro Church lot across the street, and Romero’s Park at the start — about every 15 minutes. It ran 6:00–7:45 AM before the race and 10:00–11:30 AM after it. It was a single bus. 2027 shuttle plans will be posted before race weekend. Prefer to walk? It is about 20 minutes (1.1 mi) between the lots. Either way, pack warm dry clothes in your gear bag — we truck it from the start to the finish and it will be waiting when you cross.
Pro Tip: Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM — be parked before then, not arriving then. And carpool if you can: spaces are tight at both ends.
Navigating: in your maps app, search for “Romero Park, Santa Fe” or tap the pin links below — don’t type a street address, as the park’s address does not yet show up correctly in navigation apps.
Romero’s Park — Half & Relay parking Reunity Resources — 5K/10K parking & finishEnsure your bag is clearly labeled with your team name and bib number. Bags are transported from the start line only. Drop yours between 6:00 and 7:00 AM, when the trucks leave for the finish. There is no bag collection at the exchange zones.
Relay teams park at Romero’s Park with the Half Marathon field; if it is full, carry on to Reunity Resources. Whichever lot you use, put all three of you in the same one — keeping the team in one lot is simplest.
It's tradition for the first two runners to wait near the finish chute and "run in" those last few yards together with Leg 3!
Each team consists of three runners covering 4.9, 4.1 and 4.1 miles. Instead of a baton, you carry a sash exchanged at each transition point.
Race day shuttle: 2027 plans to be announced
In 2026 a free Santa Fe Trails bus shuttle connected the lots on race morning, with the San Isidro Church lot across from Reunity as the third parking area. We will post the 2027 shuttle plan before race weekend.
Heading back into town afterwards? Santa Fe Trails runs through Agua Fría, and the route isn’t far from the finish at Reunity — handy if you parked downtown or you’re staying near the Railyard. Check their Sunday times before you count on it.
2026 shuttle hours, for reference: to the start 6:00–7:45 AM (last bus leaves Reunity at 7:30 AM; roads into the start closed at 7:00 AM); back to parking 10:00–11:30 AM (last pickup from Romero’s Park at 11:15 AM). The bus was ADA-accessible.
Label Everything: If you use the gear drop-off, ensure your bag is clearly labeled with your team name and bib number. Bags are transported from the start line only. Drop yours between 6:00 and 7:00 AM, when the trucks leave for the finish. There is no bag collection at the exchange zones.
Parking Strategy: Parking is limited at both ends, so relay teams park at Romero’s Park with the Half Marathon field and continue to Reunity Resources only if it is full. Put all three team members in the same lot, because keeping the team in one lot is simplest.
The Finish: The final runner (Leg 3) will cross the official finish line at Reunity Resources Farm. It’s a tradition for the first two runners to wait near the finish chute to “run in” those last few yards together!
Each team consists of three runners, with each person covering 4.9, 4.1 and 4.1 miles. Instead of a baton, you will carry a sash to be exchanged at each transition point.
Leg 1: Starts at Romero’s Park, Agua Fría with the main Half Marathon field at 7:30 AM.
Exchange Zones: Transition points are located along the scenic Santa Fe River corridor.
