Mexico City Marathon 2026: New Route, Shirts, and Medals Unveiled

Mexico City is gearing up for its major running events, having officially presented the commemorative shirts and medals for the 2026 Mexico City Marathon and Half Marathon. The XIX Mexico City Half Marathon is scheduled for July 12, 2026, followed by the XLIII Mexico City Marathon on August 30, 2026.

A significant change for the Half Marathon is its new route. Runners will begin at Alameda Central, near the Hemiciclo a Juárez, proceed towards the Monumento a la Revolución, and then join Paseo de la Reforma. The final stretch will take participants through Fernando Alencastre and Calzada Chivatito before concluding at the iconic Angel of Independence.

The popularity of these races continues to grow. All 30,000 available spots for the XIX Mexico City Half Marathon were quickly claimed, prompting an additional release of 5,000 registrations, most of which were already taken. The full Marathon is also anticipating record attendance, building on last year's participation of over 30,000 runners.

Javier Hidalgo, the capital's Secretary of Sport, emphasized that the shirts and medals represent more than just souvenirs. He stated they symbolize the dedication, perseverance, discipline, and determination of thousands of individuals who train for months to achieve their personal goals. Hidalgo also highlighted Mexico's leading position in recreational running, with 24% of its population participating in running or jogging, underscoring the deepening sports culture in the country.

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the shirts and medals of both competitions represent much more than a memory of participation, as they symbolize the effort, constancy, discipline, and determination of thousands of people who prepare for months to achieve a personal goal.