# Athletic and charity races in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athletic-and-charity-races-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-09-06T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Regional athletic and charity races have been held across various Latin American countries, including Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Uruguay. These events focus on community engagement, health awareness, and social causes.

In Mexico, participation has ranged from large-scale events like the 21st Carrera FUL in Pachuca, which drew nearly 40,000 participants, to regional races in Xalapa, Guadalajara, and Ciudad Juárez. In Ecuador, events have included the SamboRunDón in Samborondón and the Carrera del Corazón in Quito, which aims to promote cardiovascular prevention.

Other notable activities include the Carrera de la Mujer in Bogotá, Colombia, and the ‘Florida corre con vos’ initiative in Uruguay, which integrates sports with social support for local institutions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Athletic and charity races held across Latin America

Athletic and charity races are being held across Latin America, including major events in Bogotá, Quito, and various Mexican cities to promote health, inclusion, and community support.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciudad-jurez-hosts-57th-carrera-internacional-de-la-amistad

### 2026-08-22: Regional athletic races held across Mexico and Ecuador

Athletic events and community races are being held across Mexico and Ecuador, ranging from large-scale 10K runs in Guadalajara to charity-focused races in Guayaquil and youth-oriented events in Xalapa.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/recreational-5k-races-held-in-xalapa-and-saltillo

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