Duke City Marathon

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.

Since 1984, the Duke City Marathon has grown to hosting seven races: Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K Run, 10K Walk, 5K Run and a 5K Walk - something for everyone!

Schedule:

6:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
6:50 a.m. - Pre-race Warm-up
7:00 a.m. - Marathon
7:00 a.m. - Marathon Relay
7:15 a.m. - Half Marathon
7:30 a.m. - 5K Run
7:45 a.m. - 10K Walk
8:00 a.m. - 5K Walk
8:15 a.m. - 10K Run
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Post Race Festival

Course Info:

All city streets on the DCM course are closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, October 16. Runners and walkers will run west on Central, followed by these directions: Turn left (S) on Laguna Turn left (E) on Kit Carson (which is the 5K turnaround). Turn right (S) on Alcalde Turn left (E) on Tingley Drive and access the Paseo del Norte Trail just East of the train tunnel. At this point, the 10K races turn east, while the Half Marathon, Relay Marathon and Marathon races turn west.

At mile 10, Marathoners and Relay Marathoners will turn right (E) towards the spectacular Sandia Mountains. After 3.1 miles you will make a U-turn and retrace your steps on the Paseo del Bosque Trail, back to the finish line at Civic Plaza.

Starting Line: 3rd Street and Tijeras – All Events

Finish Line: 3rd Street, between Tijeras and Marquette – All Events

Age Groups:

0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

Categories: Male, Female, Wheel Chair, Relay (Men's, Women's, Co-ed, Millitary, Law Enforcement, Pueblo)

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