The High Desert Half Marathon Training Group returns for its second season in 2026.
It is a distance running project in the Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, New Mexico area; a collaboration between the personal coaching service Gaynor Train and the local Santa Fe running specialty retailer The Running Hub.
The group trains from July 6th through October 18th, targeting the Santa Fe International Half Marathon, the Big Tesuque Trail Run in Santa Fe, and the Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque. It is for runners of all different levels and abilities, from first-time half marathoners to seasoned runners.
Workouts will be structured and staffed for half marathon training, but an alternate plan will be available for full marathon training, including longer long runs. The plan will also be effective training for shorter distance races, with plenty of speed-work incorporated.
The High Desert Half Marathon Training Group is New Mexico's premier half marathon training program, as well as the highest elevated. Let us help you "elevate every step!"
Perks: Expert coaching, twice weekly practices, weekly informational emails complete with technical, motivational, and inspirational articles on all different running-related subjects, in-store discounts at the Running Hub including 20% off any one pair of shoes and 10% off ALL purchases, and an ASICS High Desert Half Marathon Training Shirt!
And perhaps the biggest perk of all... Come train with Bill Rodgers; the greatest American marathoner EVER!!
Price: $170 ($145 for current Santa Fe Striders members) $5 early bird discount off both rates for sign-up by May 15th.
ALL NEW FOR 2026!! SEPARATE PRACTICES AND COACHING STAFF SERVING BOTH THE SANTA FE AND RIO RANCHO AREAS!
Santa Fe Practices:
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m; every-other week at The Running Hub or Saint Michael's High School Track
Saturday Mornings at 7:30 am at various parks and trailheads around Santa Fe.