Santa Fe, NM · 7,000 ft Elevation
Course Map
A point-to-point route through the high desert — from the Railyard to the Plaza. USATF certified. Challenging at altitude.
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The Sangre de Cristo Marathon runs point-to-point through Santa Fe's high-desert landscape — piñon forest, open mesa, and the historic Camino Real corridor before the final descent into the Plaza. Expect crisp October air, big views, and a genuine altitude challenge.
The course is USATF certified and offers both road and packed gravel segments. All surfaces are runnable without trail shoes, though a mild trail shoe is recommended for sections between miles 4 and 9.
Elevation Profile
Approximate elevation profile — final certified data published 60 days before race day.
Distances
Two distances. One finish line on the Plaza.
Marathon
26.2 mi · 42.2 km
The full marathon follows a point-to-point route through Santa Fe's high-desert terrain. Runners climb through piñon-juniper woodland before descending into the city along the historic Camino Real corridor, finishing on the Plaza.
Start
Railyard Park, Santa Fe
Finish
Santa Fe Plaza
Cutoff
7 hours (2:00 PM)
Min Pace
16:03 min/mi
Aid: Aid stations every 2–3 miles. Water, electrolyte drink, gels, and fruit available at all stations.
Half Marathon
13.1 mi · 21.1 km
The half marathon shares the marathon's final 13.1 miles — a sweeping downhill and flat finish through downtown Santa Fe. A challenging but approachable course at altitude.
Start
Railyard Park, Santa Fe
Finish
Santa Fe Plaza
Cutoff
5 hours (12:00 PM)
Min Pace
22:54 min/mi
Aid: Aid stations every 2–3 miles. Water, electrolyte drink, and fruit available at all stations.
Course Rules
Reviewed at the Saturday pre-race briefing. Full rules available in the Runners Guide.
Runners GuideCourse cutoff
Runners who cannot maintain the required pace will be collected by support vehicles and transported to the finish.
Headphones
Permitted but discouraged. If worn, keep one ear open to hear course marshals and vehicle traffic.
Trekking poles
Not permitted on either course.
Pacers
Official pacers available for marathon finish targets: 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, and 6:00.
Crew access
Designated crew access points at miles 8, 16, and 22. Full crew access list in the Runners Guide.
Drop bags
Available at the halfway point (mile 13.1) for marathon runners only. Bags transported by race shuttle.