Albuquerque Running Fiesta
Albuquerque Running Fiesta race day weather
Mild start, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face temperatures rising from 59°F at the start to 68°F by the finish, with average humidity at 71%. Wind will shift throughout the race, with tailwinds in miles 2, 4-6, 10-11, 14-15, and 25, while headwinds can be expected in miles 12-13, 16-18, and 20-23. As conditions may feel warm, pacing adjustments are recommended, particularly in the later miles.
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Albuquerque Running Fiesta route and elevation
The Albuquerque Running Fiesta course has about 51 ft (16 m) of climbing. It is flatter than 81% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. It has no steep miles: no mile climbs more than 20 ft (6 m).
What the hills cost
The hills change finish times by less than 0.2% here, under half a minute for a 4:00 runner.
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 ft | 2 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 2 | 7 ft | 3 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 3 | 7 ft | 6 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 4 | 12 ft | 5 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 5 | 6 ft | 1 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 6 | 14 ft | 2 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 7 | 14 ft | 21 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 8 | 8 ft | 3 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:20 |
| 9 | 6 ft | 1 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:19 |
| 10 | 6 ft | 5 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 11 | 9 ft | 4 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 12 | 7 ft | 8 ft | 7:59 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 13 | 4 ft | 7 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 14 | 6 ft | 4 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 15 | 9 ft | 4 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:21 |
| 16 | 4 ft | 10 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 17 | 2 ft | 9 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 18 | 8 ft | 9 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 19 | 15 ft | 12 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 20 | 3 ft | 14 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:13 |
| 21 | 0 ft | 7 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 22 | 4 ft | 14 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 23 | 16 ft | 11 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 24 | 3 ft | 14 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 25 | 8 ft | 3 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 26 | 2 ft | 3 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| Last 0.2 | 1 ft | 0 ft | 1:48 | 2:03 | 2:18 |
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About the Albuquerque Running Fiesta
The Albuquerque Running Fiesta is a marathon, half marathon, and 5K held each November in downtown Albuquerque, NM. The USATF-certified marathon and half marathon start and finish at Downtown Plaza and pass Old Town, Route 66, the Bosque trails, North Valley, and Los Ranchos, with about 51 feet of total elevation gain. The race launched in 2025; the marathon (only) is USATF-certified and qualifies for Boston Marathon entry. Source