Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon
- Date Sat 18th September 2027 - Sun 19th September 2027
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Price Free - $80.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of running and community at the 5th Annual Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon, taking place from September 18 to 19, 2027, in the beautiful city of Santa Fe, New Mexico! This exciting event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends. Participants can choose from three thrilling race options: the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the 3-Amigos Relay, or a 5K (3.12 miles), with the races set to kick off at Romeros Park in Agua Fría and culminate at the picturesque Reunity Resources Farm.
Join the festivities as you run through the stunning landscapes of Santa Fe, all while supporting the Kitany Water Project to help bring sustainable water to underserved communities. The weekend will also feature a Kids 1K Dash, health and wellness expo, and a celebratory post-race festival filled with awards and fun activities. So lace up your shoes and get ready to run the city differently at this vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and camaraderie!
Join the festivities as you run through the stunning landscapes of Santa Fe, all while supporting the Kitany Water Project to help bring sustainable water to underserved communities. The weekend will also feature a Kids 1K Dash, health and wellness expo, and a celebratory post-race festival filled with awards and fun activities. So lace up your shoes and get ready to run the city differently at this vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
RUN THE CITY DIFFERENT WELCOME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON!
From September 18 to 20, 2026, experience a weekend of culture, connection, and community.
NEW FOR 2026 NEW START LINES.
The Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay start at ROMEROS PARK IN AGUA FR'IA at 7:30 AM and finish at REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM at REUNITY RESOURCES FARM. Friday and Saturday packet pickup is still downtown at the Railyard. The Kids 1K Dash runs Sunday at 9:00 AM at Reunity Resources Farm. Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM.
Capitol Ford presents the fifth annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon. This event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, whether you are looking for a personal best, trying a new challenge, or bringing your family for a fun day.
This year we are proud to run for water in collaboration with the Kitany Water Project to help bring clean, sustainable water to underserved communities. Get more information about our water project. [https://www.wefta.net/priority-projects/kitany-water-project/]
RACE OPTIONS
* HALF MARATHON (13.1 MI, GPX-MEASURED): Starts at Romeros Park in Agua Fr'ia. An opening loop through Agua Fr'ia Village (miles 04.9), then out and back along the Santa Fe River corridor to a turnaround at mile 9 the 6,883 ft high point finishing at Reunity Resources Farm. Paved the whole way. Elevation 6,5676,883 ft with about 651 ft of climbing. TIME LIMIT 4:30 the course closes at 12:00 PM. There is no fixed intermediate cutoff at the turnaround.
* 3-AMIGOS RELAY: Team up with two friends or first responders to complete the half marathon course as a team of three. Same 7:30 AM start at Romeros Park.
* 5K (3.12 MI): Starts at 8:00 AM AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM 30 minutes after the Half and Relay, so the course clears and finishes there too.
* KIDS 1K DASH: ages 3 to 12. Free, and held race morning SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 9:00 AM at Reunity Resources Farm, right in the middle of the race-day festival. Sign-ups accepted on site until the race starts.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME on the half marathon, 5K and relay new for 2026, and possible because the course is paved throughout.
AID & MEDICAL
Five aid stations, seven service points: miles 2 and 4 on the opening loop, dual-sided stations serving miles 6 & 12 and 8 & 10 on the corridor, and the mile-9 turnaround station with ALS medical. Restrooms at every station plus the start and finish. Certified medical personnel are on course.
KIDS INDIGO T-SHIRT WORKSHOP WITH GASALI ADEYEMO
Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to a free, hands-on indigo art workshop with renowned African artist Gasali Adeyemo a unique cultural activity blending creativity, tradition, and fun. Kids learn about African indigo dyeing techniques and design their own race-themed T-shirt to take home. Supplies provided, no experience needed. NEW FOR 2026: THE WORKSHOP IS HELD ONE WEEK BEFORE RACE WEEKEND, ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM, AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 1829 SAN YSIDRO CROSSING NOT AT THE EXPO.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO
Product demonstrations, expert advice from nutritionists and trainers, free samples, and exclusive deals at Warehouse 21, next to Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd.
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Reunity Resources Farm
10:00 AM 1:00 PM: Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop with Gasali Adeyemo one week before race weekend.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Warehouse 21, 740 Cerrillos Rd
12:00 PM 6:00 PM: Health & Wellness Expo and packet pickup for Half Marathon, Relay and 5K.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Warehouse 21
10:00 AM 5:00 PM: Expo and packet pickup.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 RACE DAY Romeros Park, Agua Fr'ia
6:00 AM: Venue opens; race-morning packet pickup and gear bag drop open 600 AM Half Marathon and Relay only (5K runners collect their packets at the expo).
7:00 AM: Roads into the start close, corrals open.
7:25 AM: Wheelchair division start (handcycle and push-rim).
7:30 AM: Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay start at Romeros Park.
8:00 AM: 5K starts at Reunity Resources Farm.
9:00 AM: Free Kids 1K Dash at Reunity Resources Farm. Sign-ups accepted on site until the race starts.
9:00 AM 1:00 PM: Post-race celebration at Reunity Resources Farm; 5K awards at 9:45 AM, Half Marathon and Relay awards at 10:45 AM.
12:00 PM: Course closes.
PARKING
Parking is limited at both ends of the course, so each race has its own lot. HALF MARATHON & 3-AMIGOS RELAY: PARK AT ROMEROS PARK, at the start if it is full, continue to Reunity Resources. Relay teams should park together. 5K: PARK AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing, your start and finish. A Santa Fe Trails bus shuttle loops the three parking areas Reunity Resources Farm, the San Isidro Church lot across the street, and Romeros Park about every 15 minutes: to the start 645 AM (last bus from Reunity 7:30 AM) and back to parking 1030 AM (last pickup from Romeros Park 11:15 AM). Prefer to walk? It is about 20 minutes (1.1 mi) between the lots. Half and Relay runners finish at Reunity put warm clothes in your gear bag (trucked from the start) for the walk back to your car. Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM, and carpooling helps everyone.
POST-RACE CELEBRATION & HAPPY HOUR
Cross the line and celebrate at the FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM, where the 5K awards are presented at 9:45 AM and the Half Marathon and Relay awards begin at 10:45 AM.
AFTER THE AWARDS AT REUNITY RESOURCES, the celebration moves to a HAPPY HOUR AT NUCKOLLS BREWING COMPANY, 1611 Alcaldes St, Santa Fe. Come raise a glass to your finish.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Overall top male, female and non-binary finishers receive custom event trophies. Age-group awards go to the TOP THREE MEN, TOP THREE WOMEN AND TOP THREE NON-BINARY FINISHERS IN EACH OF SIXTEEN 5-YEAR DIVISIONS, scored separately in each category:
14 & Under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 8084, 85+.
EXCLUSIVE RACE WEEKEND HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Official Race Lodging Partner: Concept Hotel Group The Sage Hotel, Inn at Santa Fe, Guadalupe Inn, Coyote South. Please book these rooms directly by calling 505-772-0476 or emailing starla@concepthotelgroup.com.
Pecos Trail Inn: racers receive a 15% discount, valid Wednesday 9/16 Tuesday 9/22. Use promo code RUNSANTAFE26 when booking.
QUESTIONS?
Visit santafehalfmarathon.com [https://santafehalfmarathon.com], email info@santafehalfmarathon.com, or call (505) 920-9799.
From September 18 to 20, 2026, experience a weekend of culture, connection, and community.
NEW FOR 2026 NEW START LINES.
The Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay start at ROMEROS PARK IN AGUA FR'IA at 7:30 AM and finish at REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM at REUNITY RESOURCES FARM. Friday and Saturday packet pickup is still downtown at the Railyard. The Kids 1K Dash runs Sunday at 9:00 AM at Reunity Resources Farm. Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM.
Capitol Ford presents the fifth annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon. This event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, whether you are looking for a personal best, trying a new challenge, or bringing your family for a fun day.
This year we are proud to run for water in collaboration with the Kitany Water Project to help bring clean, sustainable water to underserved communities. Get more information about our water project. [https://www.wefta.net/priority-projects/kitany-water-project/]
RACE OPTIONS
* HALF MARATHON (13.1 MI, GPX-MEASURED): Starts at Romeros Park in Agua Fr'ia. An opening loop through Agua Fr'ia Village (miles 04.9), then out and back along the Santa Fe River corridor to a turnaround at mile 9 the 6,883 ft high point finishing at Reunity Resources Farm. Paved the whole way. Elevation 6,5676,883 ft with about 651 ft of climbing. TIME LIMIT 4:30 the course closes at 12:00 PM. There is no fixed intermediate cutoff at the turnaround.
* 3-AMIGOS RELAY: Team up with two friends or first responders to complete the half marathon course as a team of three. Same 7:30 AM start at Romeros Park.
* 5K (3.12 MI): Starts at 8:00 AM AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM 30 minutes after the Half and Relay, so the course clears and finishes there too.
* KIDS 1K DASH: ages 3 to 12. Free, and held race morning SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 9:00 AM at Reunity Resources Farm, right in the middle of the race-day festival. Sign-ups accepted on site until the race starts.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME on the half marathon, 5K and relay new for 2026, and possible because the course is paved throughout.
AID & MEDICAL
Five aid stations, seven service points: miles 2 and 4 on the opening loop, dual-sided stations serving miles 6 & 12 and 8 & 10 on the corridor, and the mile-9 turnaround station with ALS medical. Restrooms at every station plus the start and finish. Certified medical personnel are on course.
KIDS INDIGO T-SHIRT WORKSHOP WITH GASALI ADEYEMO
Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to a free, hands-on indigo art workshop with renowned African artist Gasali Adeyemo a unique cultural activity blending creativity, tradition, and fun. Kids learn about African indigo dyeing techniques and design their own race-themed T-shirt to take home. Supplies provided, no experience needed. NEW FOR 2026: THE WORKSHOP IS HELD ONE WEEK BEFORE RACE WEEKEND, ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM, AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 1829 SAN YSIDRO CROSSING NOT AT THE EXPO.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO
Product demonstrations, expert advice from nutritionists and trainers, free samples, and exclusive deals at Warehouse 21, next to Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd.
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Reunity Resources Farm
10:00 AM 1:00 PM: Kids Indigo T-Shirt Workshop with Gasali Adeyemo one week before race weekend.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Warehouse 21, 740 Cerrillos Rd
12:00 PM 6:00 PM: Health & Wellness Expo and packet pickup for Half Marathon, Relay and 5K.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Warehouse 21
10:00 AM 5:00 PM: Expo and packet pickup.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 RACE DAY Romeros Park, Agua Fr'ia
6:00 AM: Venue opens; race-morning packet pickup and gear bag drop open 600 AM Half Marathon and Relay only (5K runners collect their packets at the expo).
7:00 AM: Roads into the start close, corrals open.
7:25 AM: Wheelchair division start (handcycle and push-rim).
7:30 AM: Half Marathon and 3-Amigos Relay start at Romeros Park.
8:00 AM: 5K starts at Reunity Resources Farm.
9:00 AM: Free Kids 1K Dash at Reunity Resources Farm. Sign-ups accepted on site until the race starts.
9:00 AM 1:00 PM: Post-race celebration at Reunity Resources Farm; 5K awards at 9:45 AM, Half Marathon and Relay awards at 10:45 AM.
12:00 PM: Course closes.
PARKING
Parking is limited at both ends of the course, so each race has its own lot. HALF MARATHON & 3-AMIGOS RELAY: PARK AT ROMEROS PARK, at the start if it is full, continue to Reunity Resources. Relay teams should park together. 5K: PARK AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing, your start and finish. A Santa Fe Trails bus shuttle loops the three parking areas Reunity Resources Farm, the San Isidro Church lot across the street, and Romeros Park about every 15 minutes: to the start 645 AM (last bus from Reunity 7:30 AM) and back to parking 1030 AM (last pickup from Romeros Park 11:15 AM). Prefer to walk? It is about 20 minutes (1.1 mi) between the lots. Half and Relay runners finish at Reunity put warm clothes in your gear bag (trucked from the start) for the walk back to your car. Roads into the start close at 7:00 AM, and carpooling helps everyone.
POST-RACE CELEBRATION & HAPPY HOUR
Cross the line and celebrate at the FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL AT REUNITY RESOURCES FARM, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM, where the 5K awards are presented at 9:45 AM and the Half Marathon and Relay awards begin at 10:45 AM.
AFTER THE AWARDS AT REUNITY RESOURCES, the celebration moves to a HAPPY HOUR AT NUCKOLLS BREWING COMPANY, 1611 Alcaldes St, Santa Fe. Come raise a glass to your finish.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Overall top male, female and non-binary finishers receive custom event trophies. Age-group awards go to the TOP THREE MEN, TOP THREE WOMEN AND TOP THREE NON-BINARY FINISHERS IN EACH OF SIXTEEN 5-YEAR DIVISIONS, scored separately in each category:
14 & Under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 8084, 85+.
EXCLUSIVE RACE WEEKEND HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Official Race Lodging Partner: Concept Hotel Group The Sage Hotel, Inn at Santa Fe, Guadalupe Inn, Coyote South. Please book these rooms directly by calling 505-772-0476 or emailing starla@concepthotelgroup.com.
Pecos Trail Inn: racers receive a 15% discount, valid Wednesday 9/16 Tuesday 9/22. Use promo code RUNSANTAFE26 when booking.
QUESTIONS?
Visit santafehalfmarathon.com [https://santafehalfmarathon.com], email info@santafehalfmarathon.com, or call (505) 920-9799.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Race T-Shirt & All Finishes and Age Group Medal
Sun 19th September 2027 (7:30AM MDT)
$80.50
Here's what awaits you: Half Marathon: A 13.1-mile point-to-point race starting on Old Las Vegas Highway and finishing at the Railyard, with stunning views of Santa Fe's historic landmarks. Shuttles run from the Santa Fe Site building on Paseo de Peralta to the start line between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. Parking is free on Sundays in the Railyard lot. -
3-Amigos Relay
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th September 2027 (7:30AM MDT)
$69.90
3-Amigos Relay: Team up with three friends or fellow first responders to tackle the half marathon course together! Each runner will cover approximately 4.37 miles, and every team will carry a sash that is exchanged at the end of each leg. This adds an extra element of fun and camaraderie to the race, as teammates cheer each other on and pass the sash to symbolize their progress. -
Santa Fe 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt & All Finishers Medal
Sat 18th September 2027 (8:00AM MDT)
$32.80
4K Run: A scenic 2.48-mile route, perfect for all ages and abilities, starting and finishing at the Railyard Park. A festive atmosphere with music, food, and fun for the whole family A chance to support the Mwangaza Athletics Club, a local organization dedicated to promoting health and fitness in the community -
Kids Fun Dash
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th September 2027 (9:00AM MDT)
Free
Kids 1K Dash: A short, joyful 1-kilometer sprint to the finish arch at Railyard Park, with a medal for every young runner. Open to ages 12 & under. Strollers welcome. -
10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 18th September 2027 (8:00AM MDT)
$54.00
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