Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
New Mexico has 7 active marathons this year. Races are most common in October, May, and March. Course terrain for these courses is most often mostly flat or hilly. Typical race day temperatures range from 43°F to 66°F.
Popular races include the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon, Duke City Marathon, and Shiprock Marathon. 5 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the State 47 Las Cruces Marathon — 11.3% BQ and Albuquerque Running Fiesta Marathon — 6.0% BQ.
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State 47 Las Cruces MarathonLas Cruces, NM01/03/2026 |  Mostly Flat 160 Finishers |
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Bataan Memorial Death March MarathonWhite Sands Missle Range, NM03/21/2026 |  Very Hilly2,621 Finishers |
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Shiprock MarathonShiprock, NM05/02/2026 |  Hilly164 Finishers |
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Ruidoso MarathonRuidoso, NM07/19/2025 | Hilly25 Finishers |
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Holloman Ace of Races MarathonAlamogordo, NM10/10/2026 | Mostly Flat45 Finishers |
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Duke City MarathonAlbuquerque, NM10/18/2026 | Mostly Flat513 Finishers |
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Albuquerque Running Fiesta MarathonAlbuquerque, NM11/01/2026 |  Rolling Hills134 Finishers |
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