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Official race website5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, Albuquerque, NM 87121
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Aggregated from official results for Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Rio Grande Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:55 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:01, and half the field in 2:19:52; the last tenth came in after 3:13:29.
At the 2026 One Medal 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:20 or better, the top quarter in 31:38, and half the field in 39:12; the last tenth came in after 58:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 2:07:05 |
| 20-29 | 1:41:35 | 1:31:16 |
| 30-39 | 2:14:01 | 1:33:29 |
| 40-49 | 2:11:15 | 1:23:00 |
| 50-59 | 2:14:15 | 2:41:00 |
| 60-69 | 2:42:52 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:21:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
About average for New Mexico half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:57:01, against 1:57:01 in a typical New Mexico half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
What the organizers of Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Join us on August 9th 2026 for the Rio Grande Half Marathon, New Mexico's premier half marathon. This race runs through the beautiful Albuquerque Bosque complete with views of the Rio Grande, beautiful Bosque cottonwood forest, mighty Sandia Mountains, and expansive New Mexico skies. The course is flat from start to finish so whether you're in search of a PR, looking for a fall marathon tune-up race, or just want to have fun, it’s the perfect race for you! If a half marathon isn't your thing, you can always participate in the One Medal 5k Run/Walk!