NM Route 66 "Mother Road" Half Marathon
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Event overview
The NM Route 66 "Mother Road" Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the start/finish area at the Albuquerque Little Theatre (224 San Pasquale Ave. SW, 87104). The event commemorates the Route 66 centennial and includes multiple distances.
- Half Marathon (2-loop course)
- 6.6-mile run
- 6.6K run or walk
- 6.6K run or walk -17 and under
- 1-mile walk
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Albuquerque Little Theatre, a 501(c)(3) community theatre that provides live entertainment and education and relies on volunteers.
Race logistics and rules
Packet pickup and late registration are scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Heart and Sole Sports (2817 San Mateo Blvd. NE). Race-day registration is available and out-of-town participants may pick up packets at the registration area next to the Albuquerque Little Theatre. Pre-registered participants are encouraged to collect packets before race day.
All participants must wear the event bib with the assigned electronic timing device attached to be entered in the official results and eligible for awards. Bibs and timing devices are non-transferable and must be worn on the front outside of clothing. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted and must start at the back. Music devices are allowed, but athletes competing for prizes may not use headphones. Medical staff and radio communications will be positioned along the course, and fluid stations will supply water and Powerade. Awards are given by gun time for overall and age-group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.