Race Info
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 (RRCA West Regional Championship)
- Marathon Relay
- Half Marathon (2025 RRCA New Mexico State Championship)
- 10K Run
- 10K Walk
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
Something for everyone!
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, Military, Law Enforcement, Pueblo)
Each Registration Includes: New Dri-Release Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve Shirt, 2025 Commemorative Race Coin, Finishers Medal (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run, 10K Walk), Race Bib, Timing, Race Packet, Post Race Festival, Post Race Refreshments
There are NO refunds and it is not possible to transfer your registration to someone else. There is a $20 event transfer fee.
Packet Pickup
For anyone who registered by September 19, race packets will be available at the Big 5 Sporting Goods store at 2720 San Mateo Blvd. in Albuquerque. Hours are noon until 6pm October 14-17 (the Tuesday thru Friday of race week).
If you are unable to pick your packet up during this time, or if you registered after September 19, it will be available at our Health & Fitness Expo.
Health and Fitness Expo
The 2025 Duke City Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is on Saturday, October 18 at the Albuquerque Convention Center - Hall 3 (401 2nd St NW). It is a FREE Expo that is open to the public. Dozens of Albuquerque and New Mexico based companies and groups will have booths with free giveaways, games, music, and lots of fun! It will be open from 9am - 6pm. The Expo also serves as the last time to pick up race packets, unless you paid for Race Day Packet Pick Up.
Race Schedule
Sunday, October 19, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque, the Official Hotel of the Duke City Marathon, is offering discounted rates for 2025 participants!
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque
Enjoy a special rate just for race participants courtesy of our friends at the DoubleTree Albuquerque. The hotel is located just blocks from the starting line. Click the link below to book your room.
Book Your Room →Course Info
All city streets on the DCM course are closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, October 20th. 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
🎉 Introducing the NEW DCM Course 🎉
The 42nd Annual Duke City Marathon is bringing you something BIG for 2025 — a completely reimagined Full Marathon course that takes you through the very heart of Albuquerque.
🏁 Start & Finish at Civic Plaza in the center of downtown.
✨ Cruise along Historic Route 66.
🌳 Enjoy the scenic Paseo del Bosque Trail beside the Rio Grande River.
🏘️ Pass through the charming Village of Los Ranchos.
📸 Experience the culture and history of Old Town Albuquerque.
This is more than a race — it’s a tour of Albuquerque’s most iconic landmarks, wrapped into one unforgettable 26.2-mile experience.
Course Maps
Relay Transition Points
Your first runner starts at the START LINE on Civic Plaza, Downtown Albuquerque and goes to Transition Point #1
START TIME AND PLACE:7:00AM; 3RD AND TIJERAS AT CIVIC PLAZA (DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE)
Leg 1 – 5.9 Miles: Starting line located at 3rd St. and Tijeras Ave. Follow Marathon Course to transition area #1 (map on website) to the Trail at Gabaldon Place just north of the spur to the parking lot.
Leg 2 - 6.8 Miles: From transition area #1 at Trail at Gabaldon Place, follow Marathon Course to transition area #2 at Trail south of the down ramp leading to the Alameda parking.
Leg 3 – 6.0 Miles: From transition area #2, follow Marathon course to Upper trail at the top of the stairs to the Nature Center Bridge.
Leg 4 - 3.6 Miles: From transition area #3, follow Marathon Course to transition area #4 located San Felipe, just south of Mountain. Corner of San Felipe/North Plaza.
Leg 5 – 3.9 Miles: From transition #4, follow Marathon course to Finish Line at 3rd and Tijeras.
Your final runner will run 3.9 miles to the finish line.
We invite your entire team to join your final runner at Central Ave. and 4th St. and cross the Finish Line together!