NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K 2026

Description

Register today for the 22nd Annual New Mexico Chips and Salsa Half Marathon—plus the 10K, 5K, Kids K, and Virtual Run! This must-do fall event brings together hundreds of runners on a new, fast, flat loop course through the scenic North Valley and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

There’s no better time to visit Albuquerque—with the New Mexico State Fair, colorful hot air balloons, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh green chile in the air. The NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon features age-group and overall awards, custom finisher medals for all half-marathon participants, and great shirts for everyone.

👉 Register and learn more at www.irunfit.org

Lace up and join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for an unforgettable run at the NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon!

NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON EVENT INFORMATION

​ue—with the New Mexico State Fair, colorful hot air balloons, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh green chile in the air. The NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon features age-group and overall awards, custom finisher medals for all half-marathon participants, and great shirts for everyone.

👉 Register and learn more at www.irunfit.org

Note: Please continue to check our RunFit website, www.irunfit.org , for the most current event information.

Note: Please continue to check our RunFit website, www.irunfit.org, for the most current event information.

EVENT LOCATION Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 9169 Coors. Blvd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120

EVENT SCHEDULE September 13, 2026 Half Marathon: 7:00 am (3.5 Hour Cut-off) 5K: 7:30 am. 10K: 7:40 am. Kids K: 9:00 am.

PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT "PACKET PICKUP."

If you cannot pick up your packets in person, you must decide on a representative to pick up your packet. Note: Any out-of-town participants may pick up their packet on race morning at the registration area located on the north side of SIPI next to finish.

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START

The Start is within a short distance of the finish. PLEASE REVIEW THE COURSE BEFORE THE EVENT. SEE THE COURSE LINKS BELOW AND THE POSTED COURSE MAP AT www.irunfit.org.

Race Day Registration will be at the Agri-Nature Center. All participants who want to improve their finish time and be eligible for age group and overall awards MUST wear a timing chip. The chip must be worn on the shoe using the zip ties provided.

EVENT DAY

All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and asked to leave the course.

Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials, throughout the duration of the Event.

Event attendees must adhere to city, state, and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who:

Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness

Have symptoms such as cough, fever, chills, muscle aches, shortness of breath, or sore throat

Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work

COURSE MONITORING

Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials, or course marshals, conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants, or spectators may be disqualified by the