Santa Fe Thunder is truly The Race Different. Celebrating running cultures from around the world in a beautiful setting, the race provides primary funding for all volunteer non-profit organization Global Running Culture, bettering the lives of youth through the powers of sport and education. The point to point downhill course from Santa Fe to the magnificent Buffalo Thunder Resort is filled with b
eautiful vistas. The start of the half marathon is truly like no other: a Kalenjin Warrior backed by African drummers sounds a kudu horn used by generations of his tribal leaders. Rarámuri (Tarahumara) ultramarathoners race along with world class runners from around the world. Local musicians play along the course while the Pojoaque Pueblo Youth Hoop Dancers energize the finish line celebration. 150 Half Marathon and 5K Age-Group Medals are handmade by Jemez Pueblo artist Bernice Gachupin and her family. The point-to-point course is 1,000’ net downhill and runs from historic Fort Marcy in the heart of Santa Fe down the Old Taos Highway into the red-rock Rio Grande Valley, passing between the 13,000’ Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the 11,000’ Jemez Mountains to the west. Runners will pass by the Santa Fe Opera, Tesuque Village Market and the Pueblo of Tesuque before entering the Pueblo of Pojoaque and finish at the magnificent Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino. For those who desire a shorter challenge, the Lightning 5K run and one-mile fitness walk take place at Buffalo Thunder, and scheduled so that participants will finish in time to see the half marathoners arrive. The word “Harambee” is Swahili for “we all come together.” The Santa Fe Thunder Half Marathon brings community together in the spirit of wellness and joy in a multi-cultural environment. Global Running Culture, The City of Santa Fe, the Pueblo of Pojoaque and the Pueblo of Tesuque invite you to be a part of our Harambee.
