October 16–18, 2026 · Santa Fe, NM
Race Weekend Schedule
Three days of events leading up to race morning. Plan your arrival, pick up your packet, and get race-ready.
Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17
Sun Oct 18 · 7:00 AM MDT
Sun Oct 18 · 2:00 PM MDT
Friday, October 16
Race Expo Opens
Santa Fe Convention Center
Pick up vendor deals, gear, and race swag.
Packet Pickup
Santa Fe Convention Center — Main Hall
Bring your confirmation email and a valid photo ID.
Course Preview Walk
Starting Line — Railyard Park
Optional guided walk of the first mile. Open to all registered runners.
Expo Closes
Santa Fe Convention Center
Saturday, October 17
Expo & Packet Pickup Reopens
Santa Fe Convention Center — Main Hall
Last chance to pick up your bib. No race-day pickup available.
Pre-Race Runner Briefing
Convention Center — Auditorium B
Optional but recommended. Course director reviews key course changes, weather, and logistics.
Group Pasta Dinner
La Fonda on the Plaza
Ticket required. Pre-purchase during registration or at the expo.
Expo Closes
Santa Fe Convention Center
All bibs must be picked up before close.
Sunday, October 18
Venue Opens / Shuttle Service Begins
Railyard Park Start Area
Shuttles run from the Convention Center every 20 minutes.
Gear Check Opens
Start Village — Tent Row
Corrals Open
Railyard Park
Runners must be in their assigned corral by 6:50 AM.
Opening Ceremony & National Anthem
Start Line
Marathon Gun Start
Race StartRailyard Park — Start Line
Wave A. Corrals B–D follow at 2-minute intervals.
Half Marathon Gun Start
Race StartRailyard Park — Start Line
Wave A. Corrals B–C follow at 2-minute intervals.
First Finishers Expected
Santa Fe Plaza — Finish Line
Based on elite pace projections.
Half Marathon Course Closes
Runners still on course will be directed to the finish via support vehicles.
Marathon Course Closes
7-hour cutoff from gun start.
Awards Ceremony
Finish Festival Stage — Santa Fe Plaza
Overall top 3 (M/F/NB) + age group awards. All finishers welcome.
Finish Festival Ends
Santa Fe Plaza
Important Reminders
A few things to keep in mind before race weekend.
- 1
No race-day packet pickup — bibs must be collected by Saturday at 5:00 PM.
- 2
Corrals are assigned by predicted finish time submitted at registration.
- 3
Headphones are permitted but not recommended due to altitude and terrain.
- 4
Poles are not allowed on the marathon course.
- 5
Pacers are available for marathon finish times of 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, and 6:00.