Marathon events and related road closures

Various marathon events in Colombia, Panama, and Mexico have necessitated significant road closures and traffic management operations.

In September 2026, the Media Maratón Musical in Ibagué, Colombia, and the inaugural Panama City Marathon in Panama required temporary modifications to city routes. In Panama City, restrictions began as early as the night before the race, affecting sectors such as San Francisco and Punta Pacífica.

In October 2026, the Juárez International Marathon in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, prompted the closure of several avenues, including Boulevard Tomás Fernández and El Chamizal. To manage the 42-kilometer circuit, the General Coordination of Road Safety deployed over 140 traffic officers and multiple units to oversee the intersection of Antonio J. Bermúdez and Vicente Guerrero.

For the 15th edition of the International Marathon of Juárez on October 18, 2026, the Coordinación General de Seguridad Vial (CGSV) expanded its operation to include 143 traffic police, nine commanders, 21 units, and 14 motorcycles. Specific closures at the intersection of Antonio J. Bermúdez and Vicente Guerrero are scheduled from 5:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Additionally, drivers using the Paso del Norte bridge’s Express Line will face closures, requiring the use of alternate routes via Oro, Gardenias, and Francisco Villa streets. Officials have advised motorists to expect intermittent stoppages throughout the circuit.