What is the course like for Sandia Crest Marathon?

Downhill course on Road/Pavement. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Sandia Crest Marathon USATF certified?

Yes this race is listed as certified.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Sandia Crest Marathon?

Average ~70F (high 81F / low 58F).

Can I generate a pace band for Sandia Crest Marathon?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Sandia Crest Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Sandia Crest Marathon

Albuquerque, NM
Cancelled

2.5 Stars from 8 Reviews

Course Description

The Sandia Crest Marathon follows a fast-paced course that takes runners along the winding paths down the Sandia Mountains and deep into the canyons of the Cibola National Forest. Runners will follow more than 25 miles of downhill paved roads before the finish in Albuquerque.

The race starts at 10,000' and drops approximately 4500' down to 5500' at the finish with a couple of large uphills between.