Running in Mexico City, Mexico

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Running Races in Mexico City: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Mexico City. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Mexico City

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Maratón de la Ciudad de MéxicoMarathonAugustRun at 2,240 m altitude, from the Olympic Stadium to the Zócalo — pace accordingly.
Medio Maratón de la Ciudad de MéxicoHalf marathonJulyReforma and Chapultepec course, also at altitude.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Mexico City use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Mexico City?
Maratón de la Ciudad de México (Marathon), normally held in August. Run at 2,240 m altitude, from the Olympic Stadium to the Zócalo — pace accordingly.
Are there 10K races in Mexico City?
No dedicated 10K events are listed for Mexico City yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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