Mexico City offers 300 free spots for half marathon
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada announced 300 free registrations for the upcoming Mexico City Half Marathon.
- The initiative aims to ensure more participants can experience the event.
- Interested runners should monitor official channels for registration details.
Clara Brugada, the head of Mexico City's government, has announced an initiative to offer 300 free registrations for the upcoming Mexico City Half Marathon. The 21-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 12.
Brugada shared the news via her social media, encouraging interested runners to stay alert for official announcements from the Mexico City Institute of Sport (INDEPORTE). These announcements will detail the process for securing one of the complimentary entries. "Did you miss out on this Sunday's half marathon? We have great news! So that no one is left without experiencing the excitement of this great event in the Most Sporting City, we will open 300 more free registrations," she posted on X.
In a video accompanying the announcement, Brugada welcomed runners, emphasizing that both the Marathon and Half Marathon are consistently successful events in the capital. The initiative is designed to make the popular race more accessible, ensuring that more residents can participate in and enjoy the sporting occasion.
Did you miss out on this Sunday's half marathon? We have great news! So that no one is left without experiencing the excitement of this great event in the Most Sporting City, we will open 300 more free registrations.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.