Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel
Mexico City Marathon brings 30,000 runners from UNAM to the Zocalo on an AIMS and WA-certified 42.195K route at altitude with label-race scale.
Quick facts
- Altitude shapes the effort from the opening kilometres, so sea-level splits are the wrong target.
- Roughly 30,000 runners start near UNAM's Olympic Stadium and finish at the Zocalo.
- Boston-qualifying 42.195K course certified through AIMS and World Athletics channels.
- One of Latin America's biggest road races, organized at city-government scale.
Is registration open for the 2026 Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel?
Registration for the 2026 Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel is closed.
About the Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel
Mexico City's marathon is one of Latin America's biggest road races, combining a large international field, city-government organization, and high-altitude racing through the capital.
Course
The course starts by UNAM's Olympic Stadium area and finishes at the Zocalo. The 42.195K route is certified through AIMS and World Athletics channels, with altitude shaping the effort from the opening miles.
Race-day weather
Late August in Mexico City can be mild by temperature but demanding because of elevation and urban humidity. Conservative early pacing matters more than chasing sea-level splits.
Past Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, August 31, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, August 25, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel FAQ
When is the Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel?
The 2026 Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel is on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel?
Registration for the 2026 Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel is closed. View the official registration details at raceroster.com.
Does the Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Is Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Maraton de la Ciudad de Mexico Telcel is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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