Arrival and expo
Wednesday 25 AugustRunners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.
- Half-dayNational Museum of Anthropology
- EatPujol
Mexico City Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary
27 to 29 August 2027 · ExpectedMexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Mexico City.
Know before you go
- Altitude makes it slow. The medal spells a letter: collect them over five years.
Airport to Finish: Estadio Olímpico Universitario (UNAM)
Benito Juárez (MEX) is 20 to 40 minutes from Roma and Condesa by Uber or authorised taxi.
Through the centre, Reforma and Coyoacán to the university stadium.
Public transport directions to Finish: Estadio Olímpico Universitario (UNAM)
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Centro Histórico | Cheap and central; quieter at night. |
| Mid-range | Roma and Condesa | Leafy, walkable, great food. |
| Splurge | Polanco | Luxury hotels near Chapultepec. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Selina Mexico City Downtown
- Mid-range: Ignacia Guest House
- Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 27 to 29 August 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Day before the race
Thursday 26 AugustRunners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.
- Easy outingStreet food and taco tour
- EatMercado de San Juan
Race day
Friday 27 AugustSpectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.
- Cheer pointPaseo de la Reforma.
- Cheer pointCoyoacán.
- EatChurrería El Moro
Recovery day
Monday 30 AugustSore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.
- Easy outingXochimilco trajinera boats
- Rain or heat backupFrida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacán
Family-friendly picks
- Chapultepec Zoo (free).
- Papalote children's museum.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Roma Norte bars.
7 tours worth booking for Mexico City Marathon
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Anthropology | Half day | Bad weather, Families |
| Hot air balloon over Teotihuacán | Half day | Everyone |
| Teotihuacán pyramids | Full day | Families |
| Xochimilco trajinera boats | Half day | Families, Tired legs |
| Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacán | Half day | Bad weather |
| Lucha libre night | Evening | Night owls, Families |
| Street food and taco tour | Evening | Food lovers, Night owls |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Anthropology Museum.
- Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Getting around on event days
- Metro and Metrobús are cheap but crowded; Uber and DiDi are easy.
Day trips from Mexico City
- Teotihuacán: 1 hour
- Puebla: 2 hours
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Mexico City Marathon.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Mexico City Marathon 2027?
The next edition is 27 to 29 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Finish: Estadio Olímpico Universitario (UNAM)?
Benito Juárez (MEX) is 20 to 40 minutes from Roma and Condesa by Uber or authorised taxi. Through the centre, Reforma and Coyoacán to the university stadium.
Where should I stay for Mexico City Marathon?
For most visitors the best base is Roma and Condesa: Leafy, walkable, great food.
What else can we do around Mexico City Marathon?
Good short outings in Mexico City include Xochimilco trajinera boats, Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacán, National Museum of Anthropology. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Mexico City Marathon?
Family-friendly picks: Teotihuacán pyramids, Xochimilco trajinera boats, Lucha libre night. Chapultepec Zoo (free).
How far is Finish: Estadio Olímpico Universitario (UNAM) from Mexico City centre?
About 13 km in a straight line. Through the centre, Reforma and Coyoacán to the university stadium.
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