Duke City Marathon

Albuquerque, NM, USA • October 18, 2026

Race Day Weather

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71° high

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Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing

A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 71°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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The Duke City Marathon course starts at Mayor Kinney Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque. Harry Kinney was Albuquerque's mayor in 1984, and officially started the first Duke City Marathon together with the 15th Duke of Alburquerque (the original Spanish spelling), who traveled from Madrid, Spain, to be on hand for the inaugural event. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Duke City Marathon?

The 2026 Duke City Marathon will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Is the Duke City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Duke City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 11 years of data

Avg Temp

67°F

L:49° H:68°

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Rain Freq

1 of 11 yrs

Wind14mph

Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Duke City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	46°/69°	-	29°
2024 Duke City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	57°/71°	-	47°
2023 Duke City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	53°/76°	-	29°
2022 Duke City Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2022	51°/54°	Light	41°
2021 Duke City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	41°/68°	-	23°
2019 Duke City Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2019	51°/61°	-	20°
2018 Duke City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	48°/66°	-	36°
2017 Duke City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	38°/62°	-	8°
2016 Duke City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	52°/79°	-	27°
2015 Duke City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2015	55°/72°	-	49°
2014 Duke City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	52°/66°	-	45°