# 2026 Mexican running events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yucatn-marina-marathon-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-30T07:30:41.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 17. The 2026 Mexican running season reached a milestone with the XLIII Mexico City Marathon on 30 August. The event, which expected over 30,000 participants, saw runners start near the UNAM Central Library and Olympic Stadium before finishing at the Zócalo. In the men’s elite category, Peruvian athlete Cristhian Pacheco secured first place with a time of 2:10:03, earning 50,000 USD and a Garmin watch. Pacheco pulled away from the lead group after the 27-kilometer mark. He was followed by Ethiopian runners Anbesa Lencho Tefaye in second and Balew Yihunie Derseh in third. In the women’s elite category, Ethiopia’s Alemtsehay Asefa Kasegn took first place with a time of 2:29:30, ahead of Gebremedhin Kidsan Alema and Tefera Kolole Mekashu. Special category winners included Brenda Osnaya Alvarez, who secured her second championship in the women’s wheelchair division, and Gonzalo Valdovinos González in the men’s special category. While the race was highly competitive, no historical course records were broken during this edition. Prior to the race, participants collected kits at the World Trade Center in Mexico City between 27 and 29 August. Other regional events in the season include the third Conecta-Te race in Mazatlán on 20 September and Monclova’s Half Marathon on 18 October. ## Claims - Cristhian Pacheco won the men's category of the 43rd Mexico City Marathon. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Cristhian Pacheco completed the race in 2:10:03. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Approximately 30,000 runners participated in the 43rd edition of the marathon. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Gonzalo Valdovinos González won the men's special category (wheelchair). (corroborated by 3 sources) - Brenda Osnaya Alvarez became a two-time champion in the women's special category. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first-place winner in both male and female categories will receive 50,000 USD and a Garmin watch. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The eighth-place winner will receive 1,344.86 USD. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A bonus of 550,000 Mexican pesos will be awarded to any runner who breaks the historical record. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The historical record to beat for the men's category is 2:08:23. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The historical record to beat for the women's category is 2:25:04. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A 200,000 peso bonus will be given to the first Mexican man or woman to finish in the top three absolute positions. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The top three Mexican finishers will receive special prizes of 50,000, 40,000, and 30,000 pesos respectively. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: Cristhian Pacheco wins Mexico City Marathon amid successful weekend for Peruvian sports Cristhian Pacheco won the 2026 Mexico City Marathon, while Ethiopia's Alemtsehay Asefa won the women's race. Tennis player Ignacio Buse also secured an ATP 250 title in Winston-Salem. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristhian-pacheco-wins-43rd-mexico-city-marathon ### 2026-08-27: Mexico City Marathon to host 30,000 runners this Sunday The Mexico City Marathon returns this Sunday, August 30, with over 30,000 runners expected to race from the Olympic Stadium Universitario to the Zócalo. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-marathon-to-host-30000-runners-this-sunday ### 2026-08-23: Mexico City hosts Foro Maratón 2026 focusing on inclusion The Foro Maratón 2026 in Mexico City focused on inclusion and sustainability, featuring athletes and representatives from Achilles México ahead of the upcoming Mexico City Marathon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-hosts-foro-maratn-2026-focusing-on-inclusion ### 2026-08-10: Mexico City Marathon announces 2026 prize structure The Mexico City Marathon 2026 has announced its prize pool, featuring up to 50,000 USD for first-place winners and special bonuses for breaking historical records or for top Mexican finishers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-marathon-announces-2026-prize-structure ### 2026-08-05: Mexico to host Liverpool Running Fest and Mazatlán Conecta-Te races this summer Mexico's Liverpool Running Fest on Aug 2 will draw 6,000+ runners in CDMX, while Mazatlán's Conecta‑Te race on Sep 20 expects 500+ participants, promoting sport tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-to-host-liverpool-running-fest-and-mazatln-conecta-te-races-this-summer ### 2026-08-04: Mexico City Marathon 2026 entry fee and total participant costs The 2026 Mexico City Marathon on 30 Aug costs 870 MXN (125 USD abroad) to enter, with total travel and lodging expenses for foreign runners estimated at 5,000‑12,000 MXN. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-marathon-2026-entry-fee-and-total-participant-costs ### 2026-07-16: Monclova Half Marathon 2026 announced by Mayor Carlos Villarreal Monclova's 2026 Half Marathon, set for 18 Oct, offers a 300k‑peso prize pool, a cash raffle, and an internationally certified route to boost sports tourism and the local economy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monclova-half-marathon-2026-announced-by-mayor-carlos-villarreal ### 2026-07-14: Mexico City Half Marathon Attracts Over 35,000 Runners in 2026 BBVA Event Mexico City's 2026 BBVA Half Marathon saw over 35,000 participants, Kenyan winners, a new city‑center route, and highlighted adaptive‑sport categories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-half-marathon-attracts-over-35000-runners-in-2026-bbva-event ### 2026-07-13: Community Marathons Scheduled in Mexico and Mauritius Marathons are planned in Mexico (Carrera del Carmen on 16 July) and Mauritius (Pérez marathon on 26 July) featuring various distances, early‑bird perks, and local registration options. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-marathons-scheduled-in-mexico-and-mauritius ### 2026-07-11: Mexico City Half Marathon showcases Bupa‑backed Paralympic athletes Mexico City’s Half Marathon saw 40,000 runners, with Bupa‑backed paralympians Caballero, Hernández (wheelchair) and Muñoz (skateboard) earning podium spots, and Kenyan winners Maywa and Longari taking overall 1 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-half-marathon-showcases-bupabacked-paralympic-athletes ### 2026-07-11: Kenyan runners sweep Mexico City Half Marathon, winning men's and women's titles Kenyan athletes Simon Maywa and Gladys Cherop Longari won the men’s and women’s titles at the 2026 Mexico City Half Marathon, which saw 35 000 runners on a new route through Chapultepec. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-and-mexico-city-schedule-2026-half-marathons ### 2026-07-09: Mexico City Half Marathon expands entry, adds 300 free spots for runners Mexico City’s half marathon, already at 30,000 registrants, will offer 300 extra free entries and earlier Metro service to accommodate the surge, officials said. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-half-marathon-expands-entry-adds-300-free-spots-for-runners ### 2026-06-22: Manzanillo, Mexico to Host 2026 Medio Maratón de la Costa Colima's tourism office announced the 2026 Medio Maratón de la Costa in Manzanillo for 12 July, featuring 5 km, 10 km and 21 km runs, registration through Meta Deportiva, and incentives to boost sports tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manzanillo-mexico-to-host-2026-medio-maratn-de-la-costa ### 2026-06-20: Mexico City Announces New Route and Official Apparel for 2026 Medium Marathon Mexico City announced the July 12, 2026 Medium Marathon with a new 21‑km route through landmark sites, unveiling official shirts and medals and expecting over 30,000 runners. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-announces-new-route-and-official-apparel-for-2026-medium-marathon ### 2026-06-20: Mara Lezama Opens 20th Bacalar Open Water Marathon with Record International Field Governor Mara Lezama opened the 20th Bacalar Open Water Marathon, drawing 1,595 athletes from five countries and boosting local tourism in Quintana Roo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-lezama-opens-20th-bacalar-open-water-marathon-with-record-international-field ### 2026-06-07: Yucatán's Marina Marathon draws 3,700 runners as Governor launches historic route The 37th Marina Marathon in Yucatán saw ~3,700 runners on the historic Mérida‑Progreso route; Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena opened the race and Kenyan Stephen Ndege won the men's title, while Micaela Rayo Reyes (M 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yucatns-marina-marathon-draws-3700-runners-as-governor-launches-historic-route ### 2026-06-04: Maratón de la Marina 2026 to Follow Original Route in Progreso, Mexico The 2026 Maratón de la Marina will keep its original Progreso route despite bridge repairs, featuring multiple race categories and a full‑capacity field of over 2,600 participants. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maratn-de-la-marina-2026-to-follow-original-route-in-progreso-mexico --- Cite as: 2026 Mexican running events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yucatn-marina-marathon-2026