The full marathon is back!
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Run at 7,000ft. in beautiful Taos, New Mexico- the "Soul of the Southwest". The Land of Enchantment awaits you with clear blue skies, endless horizons, pure mountain air, low humidity and comfortable summer temperatures of the 7,000ft. mountains of Northern New Mexico.
Begun in 1982 by Jesse Castañeda, the race which began as the "Marathon de Taos" attracts runners from all over the US who seek a quality event with a small race atmosphere. Bruce Gomez, race director has brought national recognition to the event. Last year's event attracted total of 350 runners in all the races combined. (We promise fun, a great time, without the crowds of other marathons!)
The race was originated by Jesse Castañeda with the help of SunSports, in 1983. The first year's marathon champion was the late Wesley Smith of Gallup, NM with a time of 2hrs.30mn; 2nd place was Steve Worshawer of Albuquerque, NM and 3rd was Bruce Gomez of Taos Pueblo, NM. Participants have included Lionel Ortega, Eloy Sandoval, Gus Cardenas (Los Amigos), who have complete the marathon numerous times in 60+ age category; marathon great Tony Sandoval, mountain aces Senovio Torres and Jerry Martinez and women marathoners Carol Wildman, Janine Aiello and Anissa Dorschner, to name a few. Finishing times have varied from 2:34 to 5:20 for 26.2mi. and 1:10 to 2:30 for the 13.1mi.
Race director, Bruce Gomez, assisted with the event's inception in 1983 and 1984, and has organized and directed the event since 1985. Starting in 2006, the race became the Taos Half Marathon and was used as a training run for marathoners and half marathoners alike. In 2008, the full marathon is back again!
With a 7,000 ft. average elevation, the course features some of northern New Mexico's most beautiful landscape.
The nearest major airport with flights into New Mexico is the Albuquerque International Airport, 135 miles south of Taos. From Albuquerque, car rentals are available with major agencies. Shuttle or bus service are available through Faust's (Airport) Transportation (575) 758-3410, Greyhound/TNM&O (bus service) (575) 758-1144 (limited hours) or 1-800-231-2222 (recording; push 9 for live operator/rates)
Taos has a variety of lodging from Bed & Breakfast Inns, major hotels and motels as well as camping facilities. For full lodging reservations and information contact the Taos Visitors Center / Taos County Chamber of Commerce.
Pre-registration rate apply for entries postmarked by May 30th and received by June 4th.
26.2 mile Open Marathon $45 pre-registration; $50 thereafter or late registration. 100-PERSON LIMIT
Marathon Team Relay (5 member team) $100 pre-registration; $125 therafter or late registration. 10-TEAM LIMIT
13.1 mile Half Marathon: $30 pre-registration; $35 thereafter or late registration. 200-PERSON LIMIT
5,000 meter Run or RaceWalk and 5Km Fun Walk: $25 pre-registration; $30 late registration. 200-PERSON LIMIT COMBINED
(Please note: The 5K Walk event is only for walkers. If you wish to have the freedom to walk and, register for the 5,000 meter Run).
Please make sure to include payment by check or money order with your entry.
Entry form available by downloading brochure in 'pdf' format on this web site.
We cannot accommodate faxed entries so please make arrangements to mail them out on time or show up at the Saturday drop-in registration at Kit Carson Park from 1:00 to 5:00pm only. Registrations postmarked after May 30th will be considered late entries. Saturday drop-in registration is considered late registration.
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26.2 mi. marathon
men: Rafael Colmenares, Albuquerque/Mexico 2:34:17 (1994)
women: Erica Larson Santa Fe, NM 3:09:28 (’00) adjusted time
Marathon Relay Team:
"Nosotros1", Albuquerque, NM - 2:24:11 (1984)
1/2 marathon-13.1miles
men: Danny Bustos, Española, NM- 1:10:22 (1991)
women: Marie Boyd, Alb., NM (1:23:31 (’01)
5K run
men: Ben Ortega, Taos, NM 15:42 (’01)
women: Sherry Peterson, Española, NM- 18:56 (1990)
Marathon and Team Relay start at 5:00am. Must finish by 10:30am. Anyone on course after 10:30 will be removed and disqualified. All aid stations will close at 10:30am sharp.
13.1 mile 1/2 Marathon start at 7:00am There is a 2 1/2-hour limit to finish the half marathon. NO WALKERS
5Km Run and 5k Walk start at 7:00am. 5K Walk event is for WALKERS ONLY.
All races this year will start and finish at Kit Carson Park in downtown Taos.
13.1 mile half marathon runners receive finisher medals as long as they finish by our cut-off times.
Remember, RACES START EARLY. MAKE SURE YOU PRE-REGISTER!! THERE IS NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION!!
Temperatures at start, average 50 to 60 F. By 10:00am the temperatures can reach 70 - 80 F. Low humidity.
26.2 mile open Marathon: 18-29 (under 18 not allowed); 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Marathon team relay categories: mixed male & female; all-male; all-female; high school
13.1 mile 1/2 marathon: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5,000 meters run male/female: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69; 70+
5,000 meters fitness walk male/female: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69; 70+
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Mail completed pre-registration form via US Postal Service to: Marathon de Taos, c/o Bruce Gomez, P.O. Box 2245, Taos, NM 87571. If you decide to send your entry via Fedex, UPS, DHL, etc. call (575) 758-2709 and send to 144 Los Rios Road / Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513.
Pre-registered packet pickup: In Taos at Kit Carson Park, 1 block north of Taos Plaza: Saturday 1:00 to 5:00pm only
Race-day packet pickup only (no race-day registration):
Marathon only: 4:45am at starting line
Other races: 6:30 to 6:45 am at El Pueblo Lodge parking lot; 200 meters south of starting line.
Registration changes: If you change your mind about which race to run, please let us know as soon as possible so we can issue you a new number. You will also have to pay any difference in entry fee. If you change your race to a lower priced race, we will not refund the difference if we've already issued you a number. You cannot change your mind at the race start or your number will be disqualified. Bib numbers are specific to each race.
Awards Presentation for all races start around 10:00 am at Kit Carson Park next to finish line.
$3,000 in merchandise awards, random door prizes. Must be present for random door prizes.
We do not allow runners to wear head phones / portable stereos. Also, if you wish to have someone help you along the course, we do not allow bike support, only vehicular transportation. Please make sure your support does not interfere with regular traffic since the roads are not closed during the races. When pulling over on road, make sure you are completely off the shoulder of roads.
c/o Bruce Gomez, director P.O. Box 2245 Taos, NM 87571 (575) 758-2709
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