Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM, United States

About the Event

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay!

Come on out and join us at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque. This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.

Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.

All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.

Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$60.00

10K

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$45.00

5K

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Virtual 10K

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Albuquerque.

thermostat Temperature

21.0° / 34.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.7° / 32.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

31.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:04

nightlight Sunset

20:19

About Albuquerque

Learn more about the host city, Albuquerque.

Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by Santa Fe, 60 miles (97 km) to the north.