Maratón de la Ciudad de México
Estadio Olímpico Universitario (start) / Zócalo – Plaza de la Constitución (finish) · Ciudad de México, México
About
El Maratón de la Ciudad de México es un evento legendario de carrera por carretera que recorre lugares emblemáticos de la capital mexicana, partiendo desde el Estadio Olímpico Universitario y finalizando en el Zócalo.
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Start
Estadio Olímpico Universitario (start) / Zócalo – Plaza de la Constitución (finish)
Entry fee
$850 MXN (nacionales) / $125 USD (extranjeros)
Weather
Rainy 18°C
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Maratón de la Ciudad de México
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Top finishers
- 1Tadu🇪🇹2:11:15
- 2Benard🇰🇪2:11:27
- 3Edwin🇰🇪2:13:07
Why this race
- Mexico's flagship capital-city marathon with decades of history
- World Athletics Gold/Platinum label road race with a large international field
- Course is iconic, running from Estadio Olímpico Universitario to the Zócalo
If you like Berlin Marathon or Buenos Aires Marathon, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Lightweight rain shell or poncho to wear in the start corral, then toss
- Gels or chews for every 30-40 min, plus electrolyte tabs for the altitude
- Anti-chafe balm and taped toes to prevent blisters from wet socks
- Photo ID and registration confirmation for bib pickup at the expo
- Dry clothes and a towel in a sealed bag for after the Zócalo finish
What you should know
- Mexico City sits at about 2,240 m, so start slower than your sea-level goal pace and expect a higher heart rate.
- Drink small amounts at every aid station, even when it's cool and wet. Thin, dry air dehydrates you faster.
- Wet roads and painted lines get slippery, so shorten your stride on corners and downhill stretches.
- The race starts very early, so plan to get there by Metro or Metrobús. Many roads close well before the gun.
- Check the official race guide for cutoff times and sweep-bus rules. Courses close to traffic in stages.
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.