Running Races in New Mexico — 2026

There are 72 running races in New Mexico in 2026 across 24 cities. The next upcoming race is the Bull of the Woods Trail Races in Taos Ski Valley on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Run the Runway 5KMutt Strut 5K on the Runway

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bull of the Woods Trail Races

Sat, Sep 5 · Taos Ski Valley, NM Taos Ski Valley

Trail NEW! 10K TSV Trail RaceTSV Half MarathonNorthside Half Marathon +1

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Totah Festival Run the River 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Farmington, NM Farmington

Road Run the River 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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RUN SANTA FE

Sun, Sep 6 · Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe

Road Kids 1 Mile "12 years under"5K Run / Fitness Walk

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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The Well 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Farmington, NM Farmington

Road 5k walk run jog

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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6th Annual Pastor George Ford Memorial Golf Tournament

Sat, Sep 12 · Kirtland, NM Kirtland

Single Player

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Walk for Billy

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmington, NM Farmington

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual End DWI and support Rehoboth June Camp! 5k, 10k, 1-mile Kid's run, and 1-mile walk/run

Sat, Sep 12 · Church Rock, NM Church Rock

Road 1 Mile WalkTeachers! 5k CompetitionLaw Enforcement 5k Competition +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Los Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Alamos, NM Los Alamos

Virtual Los Alamos NJROTC Fun RunLos Alamos NJROTC Virtual 5kLos Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lost Almost Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Los Alamos, NM Los Alamos

Triathlon Short CourseLong Course

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K

Sun, Sep 13 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road KIDS K (11 AND UNDER)VIRTUAL RUN 10K, 5K OR KIDS K5K +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Corrales Ditch Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Corrales, NM Corrales

Road Fun Run5K Run10K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Run for Tacos

Sat, Sep 19 · Bayard, NM Bayard

Road 4th Annual Run for Tacos

From $30 Open

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Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 19 · Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe

Road Capitol Ford 5KCapitol Ford 3 Amigos RelayCapitol Ford Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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OUTLAST ALBUQUERQUE

Sat, Sep 19 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $70 Open 50 spots left

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Basket of Blessings Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Farmington, NM Farmington

Road 1 Mile (Kids Only -10 Years & Under)2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Red or Green Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Relay Ristra Fun RunIndividual Chile Fun Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque

Sun, Sep 20 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Lobo Cancer Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Virtual Stair ChallengeCub Pack Fun Run for children ages 1-105K Run / Walk +4

From $22.5 Open

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TyRUNnosaurus Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Kids KFamily 1-Mile Walk (17 and Under)Family 1-Mile Walk +4

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Dash and Drink for Pink 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 2 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road 1 Mile Dash and Drink for PinkDash and Drink for Pink 5k (no beer, just the run)Dash and Drink for Pink 5k +1

From $25 Open

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SSR 5k- Fall Series #2 benefitting SHS Cross Country

Fri, Oct 2 · Socorro, NM Socorro

Road Socorro Striders and Riders 5k- Fall Series #2

From $5 Open

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11th Annual Walk|Run for Kids 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Sunland Park, NM Sunland Park

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5 K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Wiener Dog Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Wiener Dog Dash

From $30 Open 60 spots left

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Balloon Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road 5k10 mileHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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SANDIA MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRAIL RUN

Sun, Oct 4 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Trail 5K (17 and Under)5K10K (17 and Under) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Great Balloon Chase 5K Run/WalkGreat Balloon Chase 10K RunGreat Balloon Chase 1/2 Marathon

From $70 Open

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Holloman Ace of Races Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo

Road Kids Dash (1-mile)5KHalf Marathon +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Eye of the Tiger Half Marathon & 5K run/walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Open

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The Big T

Sat, Oct 10 · Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe

Road Trail Race (Runners)Early Start (Run or Walk)

From $50 Open

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Ghost Ranch Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Abiquiu, NM Abiquiu

Road Kids 1 Mile Dirt / Gravel Road10 K Dirt / Gravel Road5K Dirt / Gravel Road

From $12 Open

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La Llorona "Ditch Witch" Run 10K, 5K and Kids K

Sun, Oct 11 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road KIDS K (11 AND UNDER)5K5K (17 AND UNDER) +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Alamo Indians Day Fun RUN5K and Walk 1mile

Fri, Oct 16 · alamo, NM alamo

Open

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STATELINE RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Santa Teresa, NM Santa Teresa

Road 1 Mile5K Run

From $35 Open

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NMSU Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Oct 17 · Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces

Triathlon Relay Sprint TriathlonSprint Distance Triathlon

From $40 Open

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Run for the 1 in 100

Sat, Oct 17 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Run for the 1 in 100

From $35 Open

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Bales Brews and Brats 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Bales Brews and Brats 5k

From $40 Open

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2nd Annual Nun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Church Rock, NM Church Rock

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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ROAR RUN 3!

Sat, Oct 31 · Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run / Walk5K10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ALBUQUERQUE RUNNING FIESTA

Sun, Nov 1 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Virtual Kids Race5KVirtual 5k +4

From $19.99 Open 100 spots left

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NM ENCHANTMENT RUN: 15K, 10K AND 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road 5K5K (17 AND UNDER)10K +1

From $20 Open

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Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge

Sat, Nov 7 · Carlsbad, NM Carlsbad

Trail Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge (1 HOUR)Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge (4 HOUR)Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge (4 HOUR RELAY) +2

From $25 Open

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Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Sunland Park, NM Sunland Park

Road Giddy Up Fun Run5k Run10k Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Lady of the Mountain Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo

Road 1 Mile Flat Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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Albuquerque Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Little Turkey Mile5k Run/WalkTot Trot +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces

Road 1 Mile FunRunTurkey Trot 5K RunTurkey Trot 10K Run

From $25 Open

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GBP Winter Trail Series

Tue, Dec 1 · Lamy, NM Lamy

Trail The Hare - In-person individual race onlyThe Hare - In-person DECEMBER 19th, 2026 race onlyThe Goat - In-person JANUARY 17th, 2026 race only +13

From $0 Open

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Run Against Traffick 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Run Against Traffick

From $50 Open

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Festivus for the Rest of Us 5K Run/Walk & Kids Festivus Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque

Road Festivus for the Rest of Us 5K Run/Walk & Kids Festivus Dash

From $40 Open

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Cavern City Showdown

Sat, Jan 2 · Carlsbad, NM Carlsbad

Road Cavern City Showdown

From $30 Open

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