Athletic events and marathons held across Latin America and Spain

Various athletic events and marathons have taken place across Latin America and Spain, drawing thousands of participants.

In Chile, the Itaú Maratón de Viña del Mar saw Mario Rivas win the 42K race and Peruvian Aydee Loayza dominate the women's category. Additionally, the Triathlon Itaú 5150 in Coquimbo attracted over 2,000 athletes.

In Mexico, the Querétaro Maratón 2026 recorded over 19,500 runners, while the UAEMéx Faculty of Medicine held its 18th annual race in Toluca. In Ciudad Juárez, the “Ya Quisieras Cáncer” race brought together nearly 10,000 people for a solidarity event.

In Venezuela, the 25th Gatorade Caracas Rock featured over 17,000 runners, with José Daniel González and Joselyn Brea taking the elite titles.

In Spain, the XXIX Media Maratón Ciudad de Albacete hosted 4,500 runners, and the AECC held a 5.5km charity walk in Pontevedra with nearly 3,000 participants.

Other regional events included swimming competitions in the Paraná River, Argentina, and various local races in San Isidro, Argentina, and Alta Gracia, Argentina.