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Finishers Celebrate with Friends Two happy runners celebrate their finish Runners wind down into Albuquerque Everybody Wins at the New Mexico Marathon!
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2008 Event Information

Race Overview
Lodging
Walker Information
Course Summary
Event Rules

In it's 10th year, the New Mexico Marathon is the premier marathon for the State of New Mexico. If you're a serious runner, have run a few marathons or this will be your first, the New Mexico Marathon is the one to run! As an International, National and Local fall event, the 26.2 mile distance is one to be appreciated. For the 50 States Club Members, you don't want to miss this marathon! This majestic point-to-point, downhill and USATF certified course is a Boston Marathon qualifier (NM06002DS).

The Marathon starts in the shadows of our beautiful Sandia Mountains at 5,800 ft. Runners and walkers will wind their way down to the bosque trail in Albuquerque's North Valley, as the hot air balloons ascend into the beautiful blue skies. Along the course you can view the sunrise over the Sandia Mountains and the entire city. The course concludes along a tranquil stretch through our scenic North Valley area to finish at 4,800 ft. near the historic Old Town Plaza.

The New Mexico Half Marathon is very fast and is the second part of the full marathon course.

The New Mexico 5K follows the last 3.1 miles of the full marathon course. All three races finish near Tiquex Park on Mountain Road. (See race map below)

Zachary HollisThe Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) is the charity beneficiary for the New Mexico 5K. A portion of the proceeds from that event will go to TSA in memory of Zachary Hollis.

Zak was an amazing person. His grandmother says, "he was bright and clever" and those adjectives plus "compassionate and determined" describe our son. He lived for only 16 years, but he lived life, like no person I have ever met. His persistence, strong will, compassion for others with disabilities, love of animals and his amazing sense of humor touched the lives of many. Zak never said, "why me?" He accepted each challenge he encountered and did his best to figure out how to overcome it. [MORE]

Race Overview
  • 6 hours of traffic control along the well-marked course
  • All finishers receive a southwestern finishers medallion
  • Refreshments provided at race finish
  • Gatorade and water provided at all aid stations
  • Motivation stations provided along the course
  • Bathrooms provided at:
    • Marathon start
    • Mile 7 of marathon course
    • Half-Marathon start (mile 13 of marathon course)
    • Mile 18 on marathon course (mile 5 of half-marathon course)
    • 5K start (mile 23 of marathon course, mile 10 of half-marathon course)
    • Event finish
Awards
  • Five year age group awards for all three events
  • Overall awards for each event TBD
  • One race award per person. Overall race winners are excluded from age group awards.
Weather
Event morning weather is expected to be around 50 degrees with possible afternoon highs of 70 degrees.

50 States Club Runners
This is a marathon you need to run. Add New Mexico to your marathon list with this extraordinary little race!

Lodging
Our host hotels are Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town and The Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Both are within walking distance from the event finish. When making reservations at either hotel, please give them the event code -- NEW MEXICO MARATHON -- to receive the event rate.

The Best Western Rio Grande Inn will be providing complimentary shuttle service to and from the Albuquerque International Airport, as well as a Pasta Dinner Special in the Albuquerque Grill the evening of August 30th.

Contact Information
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 843-6300

The Best Western Rio Grande Inn
1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 843-9500 OR 1-800-959-4726

Bus Transportation Race Day
Buses will depart from the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town on race morning at 4:30am for Marathon, 5:15am for Half Marathon, and 6:15am for 5K. PLEASE BE ON TIME!

Parking
Please park at either the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande NM (505) 843-6300 or the Rio Grande Best Western Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW (505) 843-9500.

Aid Stations
There are aid stations every two miles for the first 18 miles and every mile thereafter. Water and Gatorade provided at all aid stations. The last two aid stations also offer a salty snacks and fruit. All stations staffed by experienced volunteers.

Walker Information
The race course will be open for six hours. We encourage walker participation in our events, but please understand that due to city/county permits and traffic control, we can only keep the course open for 6 hours.

View MapQuest Map to Marathon Start
TriCentennial Map

Course Summary by Section
Mile 1 to 8: Incline, North on Tramway
Mile 9 to 15: Downhill Tramway to 4th Street
Mile 16 to 17: Flat to slightly downhill, 4th St. to Alameda
Mile 18 to 22: Flat, along the Rio Grande river and Bosque Bike Path, East along Montano Bridge to Dietz Farm
Mile 23 to finish: South on Rio Grande Blvd. to host hotel, Rio Grande Best Western
* A course map included in participant packets

Download PDF Map of Race Course

Elevation Map
Elevation Map
(Donated by Dietmar Wendelin 2006 -- Click to Enlarge)


10th Annual New Mexico Marathon
Half Marathon & 5K Festival
Three Fantastic Events
Sunday, August 31, 2008

New Mexico Marathon 5:30am
New Mexico Half Marathon 6:30am
New Mexico 5K 7:15am

NM Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Saturday, August 30, 2008
10:00am until 4:00pm

Registration Information
(Includes bus transportation)
Register online until August 29th, 2008

Register at packet pick-up at:
NM Marathon Health & Fitness Expo presented by
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Saturday, August 30, 2008
10:00am until 4:00pm

Register in person at:
The ABQ Running Shop
Beginning April 1, 2008
Cash or check only
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29th

Enter by July 30th and receive moisture wicking event shirt
New Mexico Marathon: $68
New Mexico Half Marathon: $53
New Mexico 5K: $38

Enter after July 30th or at the New Mexico Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
(NO EVENT SHIRTS AVAILABLE)
New Mexico Marathon: $58
New Mexico Half Marathon: $43
New Mexico 5K: $28

New Mexico Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Packet-Pickup and Late Registration

Saturday, August 30, 2008
10:00am until 4:00pm

Hotel Albuquerqeu at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 843-6300

Awards
To be announced... please check back.

Award Ceremonies
New Mexico 5K: 8:15am
New Mexico Half Marathon: 9:30am
New Mexico Marathon: 10:30am

Event Finish Festival
  • Live music
  • Spanish dancers
  • Mariachis
  • Kid's Activities
  • Award Ceremonies
Participant Photos
Professional Race Photos taken by InfoImagination, and will be available for purchase at a reasonable price. Photos are posted in the Race Results section upon completion of the event.

The Award Presentation
Held at Tiquex Park, near race finish.
New Mexico 5K - 8:15am
New Mexico Half Marathon - 9:30am
The New Mexico Marathon - 10:30am.

Finishing Times will be posted at the ceremony, as well as on our website [here].

Last Year's Race
Hundreds of runners enjoyed this beautiful course in 2007! Visit the results page to check out the finish times and pictures of the course!

Additional Information

Chip Timing
ChampionChip of the Rockies will be providing the timing of all events. Finishing Times will posted at race finish, as well as on the website. You will be charged a $25 fee for lost or unreturned timing chips.

In memory of Zachary Hollis
The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) charity beneficiary for the New Mexico 5K.

Zak was an amazing person. His grandmother says, "he was bright and clever" and those adjectives plus "compassionate and determined" describe our son. He lived for only 16 years, but he lived life, like no person I have ever met. His persistence, strong will, compassion for others with disabilities, love of animals and his amazing sense of humor touched the lives of many. Zak never said, "why me?" He accepted each challenge he encountered and did his best to figure out how to overcome it. Zachary Hollis

Zak was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and severe obsessive compulsive disorder at the age of 8. For many years his life was a difficult struggle, yet he continued to persevere through incredible challenges. School was very difficult as reading and writing were at times impossible for him, but he used his intellectual gifts and mastered many assistive technologies to compensate. Zak was an honor roll student, a brother, a son, a grandson and a friend.

He was active with the National Tourette Syndrome Association, traveling to Washington DC to lobby on Capital Hill for other individuals living with this unique neurological disorder. Zak helped change the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, federal law, which now lists Tourette Syndrome as a specific disorder to be addressed by the schools. He also helped start the chapter for the Tourette Syndrome Association in New Mexico and was a special friend to the younger children in the chapter.

Zak had many hobbies and interests. He spent eleven years in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and was awarded the Eagle Scout award posthumously. He was an avid camper and was selected for the Order of the Arrow. He was active in his church and the Key Club at La Cueva High School.

One of Zak's greatest passions was learning and research. Long before he died, he made known his desire to donate his brain for research on Tourette Syndrome. This was done and even now he is part of a tremendous research effort.

Like Zak, his family is committed to reaching out to people with TS and educating those around them about Tourette Syndrome. Please join us in our walk/run by donating, sponsoring or just wearing a T-shirt in Zak's memory so you can help build an informed and caring community.

EVENT RULES
Strollers, bicycles or dogs are not allowed on the course.
Pacers or trainers are not allowed on the course.
Headphones are not allowed.
Bandits (non-registered runners) are prohibited.
One race award per person. Overall race winners are excluded from age group awards.
No refunds: Entry fees can be rolled over to another race or event. Notice must be given to the Race Director by August 29, 2008.
Racers descend into 
		Albuquerque during the 2002 New Mexico Marathon. Racers approach the finish line.


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