Parnall Law Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk

Parnall Law Rio Grande Half Marathon and One Medal 5k Run/Walk

Race Date

Aug 9, 2026

Location

Albuquerque, NM

The Experience

Join us on August 10, 2025 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! Our best-in-class technical finisher shirts and medals have a distinctly New Mexico flair that you will not find elsewhere. Post-race fun takes place at the Finish Line Fiesta where you’ll enjoy awesome live music, refreshing local craft beer from Canteen Brewhouse, and New Mexico breakfast burritos from Golden Pride. Whether you're a local or are from out of state, the Rio Grande Half Marathon is the perfect race for you. Don’t miss out on the action and register today!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Start Time

6:30 AM

Giveaway

Techical Race Shirt

Start Location

5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway, Albuquerque, NM, 87121

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.4%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

NM21001MWC · Expires 2031 · Lovelace Rio Grande Half Marathon (21.0975 km)

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:08:34

9:49/mi

Winning Time

1:07:35

5:10/mi

Finishers (2025)

227

States Represented

23 / 50

Gender Split

55% Female45% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:054:30

FASTER 25%

1:52:15

MEDIAN

2:08:34

SLOWER 25%

2:28:19

Average runner age: 37

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

70°

Afternoon (High)

93°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.0"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

33%

Humidity

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