Maratón de la Ciudad de México
Race Through 700 Years of History at 7,350 Feet Altitude
Race at 7,350 feet past the Angel of Independence, Chapultepec Park, and the UNESCO Zócalo historic centre.
Race links
- Registration and official site Registration page and official website
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- Listing status Verified listing
- Listing updated May 24, 2026
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Time until race day
Race date: August 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
Key facts
| Date | August 30, 2026 |
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| Location | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Events | Full Marathon, Half Marathon |
| Official source | Registration page and official site |
| Certified course | World Athletics |
| Listing status | Verified |
About
The Maratón de la Ciudad de México is one of the world's most historic and culturally rich marathons, run at 7,350 feet elevation through 700 years of Aztec and colonial Mexican history. The course winds along the Paseo de la Reforma past the iconic Angel of Independence, through Chapultepec Park, through the Centro Histórico (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), past the National Cathedral and Palace to the stunning Zócalo main square.
Schedule
| Start time | 7:00 AM |
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Location
| Listed location | Mexico City, Mexico |
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| Venue | Angel de la Independencia |
| Address | Paseo de la Reforma, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
| Elevation gain | 55 m |
| Weather notes | Late August in Mexico City averages 13 to 20 C (55 to 68 F). High altitude demands acclimatization. Rainy season ends. |
Race profile
| First held | 1982 |
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| Average runners | 27,000 |
Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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| Price | MXN 800 to MXN 1,400 |
| Participant limit | 30,000 |
Contact
| Organizer | Maratón CDMX |
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