MEXICO CITY RUNNING RACES 2025

Mexico City sits at an altitude of 2,250 meters above sea level. At this altitude, you might think that it will need some extra effort to run. And it’s true to some extent. But despite the altitude, which most people can handle reasonably well, you have a vibrant and exciting city to run in.

Mexico City regularly hosts several running races and activities throughout the year, like Go! Running Mexico City tours. Running with us allows you to catch sunrises in the main square in Downtown, discover 19th-century Art Deco and Art Nouveau style architecture and relax in big city parks. You can even smell just made tortillas and tamales in your morning run.

Besides, Mexico City has pleasant weather, with temperatures between 13 and 26 degrees Celcius. Even on rainy days, you’ll be in comfort.

Here’s a list of some of the 2025 running races in Mexico City:

Mexico City Marathon

Date: 31 August 2025

Mexico City Marathon is one of the most important running races of Mexico. It starts from the Estadio Olimpico Universitario and ends at Zócalo Capitalino, one of the world’s largest and most magnificent city squares. On its course, the participants pass through iconic landmarks like Soumaya Museum, the Angel of Independence, and Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Mexico City Running Tour with a Private Guide

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Mexico City Half Marathon

Date: 31 August 2025

If you want to race in Mexico City, but don’t want something as long as the full marathon, then the half marathon is for you. It is the shorter version of the full marathon and will take place two days prior. The race starts from Torre Caballito, winds through the 1700-acre Bosque de Chapultepec city park, and finishes at the Angel of Independence monument.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Mexico City

Date: 14 December 2025

This running races blends in running with music and entertainment. A fun and unique experience for runners.

Travesía en las Sierras (Crossing the Sierras)

Date: 17 May 2025

Travesía en las Sierras is for you if you are really, really into extreme races. “Solo Para Salvajes” is an organisation that literally means just for savages in Spanish. It is celebrating the 14th anniversary of its most challenging race, Travesía en las Sierras.

You can choose from 50 km, 100 km, 50 or 100 miles. The ultramarathon race takes place in the state of Mexico, approximately two hours from the capital. The best trail runners of Mexico attend this race, so it’s an excellent opportunity to run with the best of the best.

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