Albuquerque Running Fiesta Half Marathon
Albuquerque Running Fiesta Half Marathon race day weather
Comfortable temps, strong wind
Starting at 60°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temperatures rising to 69°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Strong 29mph gusts could slow exposed stretches — tuck behind other runners when you can. Moderate humidity at 66% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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About the Albuquerque Running Fiesta Half Marathon
The Albuquerque Running Fiesta half marathon starts and finishes at Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque. The route follows Central Avenue, the Route 66 corridor, past Old Town and then drops onto the Paseo del Bosque trail beside the Rio Grande before returning to the plaza. It is a flat, fast course at close to 5,000 feet of elevation.