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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Sep 19, 20278:00 AM | $45$47.50 after Sep 12, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Sep 19, 20278:00 AM | $40$42.50 after Sep 12, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Sep 19, 20278:00 AM | $60$62.50 after Sep 12, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Sep 19, 20278:00 AM | $41 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Sep 19, 20278:00 AM | $41 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Sep 19, 20278:00 AM | $41 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Sep 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in New Mexico ($60).
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Albuquerque runs 2:20:15, about 10:42 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:16 and men in 2:04:14.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, NM 87102
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:35 or better, the top quarter in 32:04, and half the field in 35:49; the last tenth came in after 47:22.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:11:54, and half the field in 1:18:45; the last tenth came in after 1:26:36.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:02 or better, the top quarter in 2:13:16, and half the field in 2:34:09; the last tenth came in after 2:51:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 31:42 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 32:50 | 33:37 |
| 50-59 | 39:59 | n/a |
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.
Slower than most New Mexico 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:04, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
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.
Around September 19 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Albuquerque cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Sep. 10. Deadline to guarantee Shirt. Sept. 19. Early Packet Pick-up. Starr Brothers Brewing 5700 San Antonio Dr NE, B1, Albuquerque, NM. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Sept. 20 (Race Day). 7:00 am.Check in opens. 8:00 am.Races start.
Schedule and packet pickup
EARLY PACKET PICKUP. PLACE: Starr Brothers Brewing. 5700 San Antonio Drive NE, B1. Albuquerque, NM 87109. DATE: Sept 19th. TIME: TBD. We always do packet pickup on race morning as well starting one hour prior to the start of the race.
Course
All races are chip timed and Click below for the courses: 5K Course. 10K Course. Half Marathon. Water Stations. We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. Pacing. Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile…
Shirt and medal
Finisher Medals for each athlete! Awards in distances as follows: Top 3 Overall Male & Female. Top 3 Overall Masters (40+). Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+). Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+). Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 80+).
Rules and FAQ
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike. conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
The cause
Five Star NTP is seeking a Charity Partner to join forces for this exciting event. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about your organization's mission while generating much-needed funds to support your…
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