Mexico City Half Marathon 2026: Schedule, route, and everything you need to know

The 2026 Mexico City Half Marathon is set to take place this Sunday, July 12, drawing an estimated 30,000 runners to the capital. Participants are reminded that kit pickup is ongoing at the World Trade Center, with final opportunities available on Friday, July 10, until 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Runners must collect their kits in person and present official identification. The event organizers have released images of the commemorative T-shirts and medals for both the XIX Mexico City Half Marathon and the XLIII Mexico City Marathon.

Access to starting blocks begins at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, with participants positioned along Juárez Avenue and Eje Central, near the Alameda Central. This year's half marathon will showcase some of Mexico City's most recognizable sites. The race kicks off at Alameda Central, in front of the Hemiciclo a Juárez, and proceeds through the Plaza de la República, Paseo de la Reforma, Ángel de la Independencia, and Diana Cazadora, before entering the third section of Bosque de Chapultepec. The route then returns along Paseo de la Reforma, concluding near the Ángel de la Independencia.

Starting times are staggered: the wheelchair and visually impaired block begins at 5:55 a.m., followed by the elite runners at 6:00 a.m., and the Adizero category at 6:05 a.m. The official government of Mexico City's social media account shared a countdown, urging participants to prepare and anticipate the starting point at Alameda Central, emphasizing the unique experience of running 21 kilometers through the city.