Athletic races held in Guanajuato and Morelos for Day of the Dead

Various athletic events were held in Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead festivities. In Guanajuato, the 12th edition of the “Muero por Correr” recreational race saw over 500 participants dressed as “living dead” navigating 3 and 6 kilometer routes. Luis Alejandro García won the 6 kilometer category, while Laura Martínez took first place in the women's division. In the 3 kilometer race, Jair Zárate and Cristina Landín were the top finishers.

In Cuernavaca, Morelos, the Miquixtli 2026 Night Athletic Race was organized by the State Institute of Sport and Physical Culture (Indem). The event included a 5 kilometer route through the historic center for approximately 300 runners, as well as recreational 1 kilometer races for children. Alejandro Villa won the men's free category, and Viridiana Villanueva secured the top position in the women's category.