Maratón de la Ciudad de México Telcel
August 30, 2026
Estadio Olímpico Universitario · Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico
About
The Mexico City government, along with the Mexico City Sports Institute, World Athletics in Mexico, World Athletics (WA), and the International Association of Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
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Start
Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Start time
06:00 AM
Weather
Rainy 18°C
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Maratón de la Ciudad de México Telcel
Aug 30Estadio Olímpico Universitario42.2 km (26 mi)
Predicted finishOn pace
3:11:17h
62% ready
Your readiness
Training plan22wks
LevelMid
Sleep score82/100
Top finishers
- 1Tadu🇪🇹2:11:17
Why this race
- Mexico City Marathon is Mexico's flagship marathon, decades of history
- Title sponsor Telcel, government-backed, finishes at iconic Estadio Olímpico Universitario
- World Athletics Label road race, AIMS-certified
- Tens of thousands of participants annually
If you like Buenos Aires Marathon or Santiago Marathon, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Lightweight rain shell or disposable poncho for the start
- Two 500ml flasks + electrolyte tabs for altitude hydration
- 4-5 energy gels with caffeine, one every 35-40 minutes
- Bib, timing chip, and official photo ID for corral access
- Anti-chafe balm and a cap to keep rain off your face
What you should know
- Mexico City sits at ~2,240m altitude. Expect 10-15% slower paces and start conservatively to avoid blowing up later.
- August is peak rainy season; pack dry finish-line clothes in a sealed plastic bag inside your gear-check drop bag.
- The course finishes inside Estadio Olímpico Universitario with a lap on the track — save energy for the final 400m.
- Bib pickup is at the Expo in the days before the race; same-day pickup is not allowed, so plan travel accordingly.
- Course cutoff is typically 6 hours and aid stations close progressively, so know your pace plan for fuel points.
Based on 3 sources
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