
Albuquerque, United States of America · Sunday 9 August 2026
Join us on August 10, 2025 for the Rio Grande Half Marathon, New Mexico s premier half marathon. This race runs through the beautiful Albuquerque Bosque complete with views of the Rio Grande, beautiful Bosque cottonwood forest, mighty Sandia Mountains, and expansive New Mexico skies. The course is flat from start to finish so whether you re in search of a PR, looking for a fall marathon tune-up race, or just want to have fun, it’s the perfect race for you! If a half marathon isn t your thing, you can always participate in the One Medal 5k Run/Walk! Our best-in-class technical finisher shirts and medals have a distinctly New Mexico flair that you will not find elsewhere. Post-race fun takes place at the Finish Line Fiesta where you’ll enjoy awesome live music, refreshing local craft beer from Canteen Brewhouse, and New Mexico breakfast burritos from Golden Pride. Whether you re a local or are from out of state, the Rio Grande Half Marathon is the perfect race for you. Don’t miss out on the action and register today!
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Parnall Law Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk is a half marathon held in Albuquerque, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 9 August 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Parnall Law Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Parnall Law Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Parnall Law Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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