| Duke City Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | October |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Primary sponsor | Big 5 Sporting Goods |
| Established | 1984 |
| Official site | https://www.dukecitymarathon.com/ |
| Participants | 482 finishers (2024) |
The Duke City Marathon is an annual 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) race held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Established in 1984, the Duke City marathon is the state's premier running event and one of the longest-running marathons in the Southwest. [1] The course is a USATF certified full marathon serves as a Boston Qualifying Race. [2] The Duke City marathon weekend events also include a half marathon and 5k. The Duke City Marathon was initiated in 1984 by then-Mayor Harry Kinney alongside the 15th Duke of Albuquerque, who traveled from Madrid, Spain to participate in race day festivities.
The course starts in Mayor Kinney Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque and follows a scenic route along the Rio Grande. [3] As a high-elevation race, the start and finish lines are situated approximately 5,000 feet above sea level. [4] Participants must complete the course within the official time limit of 6 hours and 30 minutes. [5]
| Date | Time | Men's winner | Time | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2:31:37 |  Alexander Wilson (USA) | 3:29:54 | Julia Andreas (USA) |
| 2023 | 2:36:27 | Zachary Alhamra (USA) | 3:06:13 | Amber Lee Crane Arvidson (USA) |
| 2022 | 2:37:48 | Corey Purcella (USA) | 2:59:34 | Sarah Jones (USA) |
| 2021 | 2:42:47 | Paul Lefrancois (USA) | 3:02:34 | Erin Wagner (USA) |
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