Mexico hosts Carrera Panamericana and Ultraman endurance events

Major endurance sporting events are taking place in Mexico this October. The 39th edition of the Carrera Panamericana begins Friday, October 16, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. The race features 80 automobiles and 160 competitors from over 12 nationalities, covering approximately 3,900 kilometers across 172 municipalities. The route includes stops in Veracruz, Mexico City, Puebla, Querétaro, Guanajuato, and San Luis Potosí, before concluding in Zacatecas on Thursday, October 22.

Simultaneously, Zacatecas is hosting the second edition of Ultraman, one of the world’s most demanding endurance competitions. Running from October 16 to 18, the event brings together athletes from 11 countries for a multi-stage challenge involving swimming, cycling, and a double marathon. The course spans the municipalities of Jerez, Fresnillo, Villanueva, and the state capital.