NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K
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About the Race
Register today for the 22nd Annual New Mexico Chips and Salsa Half Marathon—plus the 10K, 5K, Kids K, and Virtual Run! This must-do fall event brings together hundreds of runners on a new, fast, flat loop course through the scenic North Valley and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. There’s no better time to visit Albuquerque—with the New Mexico State Fair, colorful hot air balloons, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh green chile in the air. The NM Chips and Salsa Half Marathon features age-group an...
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How hard is the NM CHIPS AND SALSA HALF MARATHON + 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK AND KIDS K Half Marathon?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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