The Duke City Marathon is New Mexico’s premier endurance race held annually in downtown Albuquerque, featuring a USATF‑certified, Boston‑qualifying marathon course. The event starts and finishes at Mayor Kinney Civic Plaza and includes multiple distances—marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, relays, and walking divisions—welcoming both competitive runners and casual participants. As the RRCA West Regional Championship (Marathon) and New Mexico State Championship (Half Marathon), it attracts elite athletes chasing fast times alongside a large community field and a lively post‑race festival.
