XIX BBVA MEXICO CITY HALF MARATHON 2026

The Government of Mexico City, via the Mexico City Sports Institute, World of Athletics in Mexico, and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

CALL

To National and International Sports Federations, State Associations, Organizations, Institutions, Public and Private Sports Clubs, and the general public, to engage in the:

XIX BBVA MEXICO CITY HALF MARATHON 2026

(21,097.5 mts)

“ONE PATH, ONE CITY, ONE TEAM”

Following this:

BASES

DATE

July 12th, 2026.

PARTICIPANTS

30,000 runners.

PLACE

Main thoroughfares of Mexico City, tracing a distance of 21,097.5 meters, certified and endorsed by: World Athletics in Mexico.

START LINE

Hemiciclo a Juárez, Alameda Central, Mexico City.

DEPARTURE SCHEDULE:

Wheelchair and visually impaired access block: begins at 05:50 am

Elite Runners 06:05 hours. Other categories begins at 06:10 am

FINISH LINE

Angel of Independence, roundabout located on Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age: 18 years on the day of the event.

National runners: pay the registration fee.

International participants: pay the registration fee.

Foreign ELITE runners are required to provide the endorsement from their respective Federation and demonstrate their immigration status.

Each participant will be accountable for confirming and please follow the health measures and recommendations outlined in the Health Protocol for the XIX BBVA Mexico City Half Marathon 2026, available at https://indeporte.cdmx.gob.mx/, https://21k.cdmx.gob.mx and through official event channels.

If mandated by health authorities, runners who have finished their vaccination schedule must provide the appropriate certificate along with a negative COVID-19 test result, conducted no more than 72 hours before. Those with an incomplete vaccination schedule are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 hours prior.

REGISTRATION

They will be accessible to the general public starting from the announcement of the call for entries and will conclude on Wednesday, July 8th online and on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Half Marathon Expo or earlier if registrations are sold out.

COST

$720 pesos commencing from the date of this application call

$100 USD - international athletes commencing from the current announcement.

During the Expo on July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, at the WTC, Mayas Halls I and II:

$1,220 pesos - allocated for national athletes during the distribution of kits. This is exclusively in support of one of the "Run with a Cause" foundations (if numbers are available).

NOTE: For all individuals registered prior to May 12th, 2026, the number will be customized with the name, which the system will automatically derive from the first first name provided during the registration process.

LOCATION AND TIME OF REGISTRATION

https://21k.cdmx.gob.mx

Date:

GENDER

Women and Men

CATEGORIES

FREE 18 to 34 years

MASTER 35 to 39 years

VETERANS 40 to 44 years

VETERANS II 45 - 49 years

VETERANS III 50 - 54 years

VETERANS IV 55 - 59 years

VETERANS V 60 - 64 years

VETERANS VI 65 and over

• Additional Information

Individuals with mobility impairments (competitive wheelchairs, unconventional).

Individuals with visual impairments (total blindness, partial blindness, and those who are visually impaired) (T11, T12, and T13) and blindness (either partial or total).

INVITED CATEGORIES

Individuals with mobility impairments (competitive wheelchairs, unconventional).

Individuals with visual impairments (total blindness, partial blindness, and those who are visually impaired) (T11, T12, and T13) and blindness (either partial or total).

In the category of individuals with visual disabilities and blindness, when collecting their package, they are required to present an original medical certificate indicating total blindness, partial blindness, or visual impairment, which must be endorsed solely by a government institution (ISSSTE, IMSS, or Health Sector; certificates from private institutions are not accepted). Additionally, they must be accompanied by a guide and wear a mandatory blindfold.

In consideration of the aforementioned, individuals with visual impairment (T11, T12, and T13) and blindness (either partial or total) must present both the original and a copy of the following documents when collecting their runner's pack: an Original Medical Certificate confirming total blindness, partial blindness, or visual impairment, endorsed by a Government Institution, ISSSTE, IMSS, or the Health Sector; the Medical Diagnostic Form for Athletes with Visual Impairment, endorsed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and FEMEDECIDEVI.

The runner with limited vision will be able to run at full capacity.

two guides, along the entire event route, who may be either women or men.

The guide is required to wear a vest or another garment in a fluorescent color, and it must prominently display the word "guide."

T11 CLASSIFICATION ATHLETES B1

From individuals who cannot detect light with either eye to those who can perceive light but are unable to identify the shape of a hand at any distance or orientation.

T12 CLASSIFICATION B2 ATHLETES

From an individual who can identify the outline of a hand to an individual with a visual acuity of 2/60 and/or a visual field of less than 5 degrees.

T13 CLASSIFICATION B3 ATHLETES

From individuals with visual acuity exceeding 2/60 to those with visual acuity of 6/60 and/or a field of vision with an angle greater than 5 degrees but less than 20 degrees.

The ELITE category will be accessible by invitation only, with a limit of 50 athletes for each gender. For further details, please reach out to: [email protected]

REGULATION

The existing World Athletics regulations will be enforced in Mexico.

GUIDELINES

The Mexico City Half Marathon is supported by World of Athletics in Mexico.

BIB NUMBER:

A timing chip will be affixed, programmed with the printed participation number, which will be non-transferable and must be displayed on the front at chest height during the entire race to qualify as an official race participant.

HEALTHCARE COST INSURANCE:

In the event of an accident, the runner must possess the number; otherwise, the accident will not be covered.

It is essential to write the runner's name on the back of the number, along with their blood type. Additionally, any allergies or medical conditions should also be noted.

SERVICES:

The designated supply area for runners with numbers must be adhered to.

RECOVERY PLAN:

Finisher's medal, fruit, water, and isotonic drink are exclusively for runners displaying their official race number. Runners lacking a number will be disqualified from the race and denied entry to the recovery area.

T-SHIRT DIMENSION:

The inquiry regarding t-shirt size during the registration process is exclusively for statistical purposes, and this does not obligate the Organizing Committee to provide the selected size to the runner.

RUNNER DEPARTURE:

Participants must ensure they arrive at the designated starting point, as indicated by the relevant block corresponding to their registration details.

Any participant who enters the starting area outside of their designated zone will be disqualified. For your safety and the safety of all other runners, it is crucial to adhere to the starting block.

TIMES AND OUTCOMES:

Throughout the entire course, timing mats will be placed; it is crucial to pass through all checkpoints to prevent disqualification. As runners go through the checkpoints, their progress can be monitored in real time using the Half Marathon App; please be aware that the times and results displayed are not the official ones.

UNAUTHORIZED PARTICIPANTS:

They are prohibited from participating in the race and will be instructed to exit the route.

Any person without official registration who enters or accompanies a participant during the event will be required to exit the course immediately. These unauthorized runners jeopardize the safety and quality of service for those who have registered and paid appropriately. Additionally, participants found with a counterfeit bib number will face penalties and will be barred from competing in events under the "Mexico City Marathon" brand (including races leading up to the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Mexico City Marathon) in the upcoming years.

ROUTE BOUNDARY DEFINITION:

Participants are required to stay within the boundaries of the route, which are defined by fences, signs, or other indicators, at all times. Participants must acknowledge and comprehend the event signage, including the symbols used for race directions and services, and adhere to the instructions provided by the authorities.

Noncompliance will lead to disqualification.

TIME DEADLINE:

Runners will be permitted to maintain a pace of up to 8:30 minutes per kilometer, which corresponds to finishing the course in a maximum duration of 3 hours. If they run slower than this pace, they will be required to board the sweep vehicle that will trail behind and transport them to the finish line. These runners will be disqualified and will not be reflected in the official results.

ROUTE OVERSIGHT:

Failure to finish the entire course or cross the finish line will lead to disqualification. Participants with incomplete or irregular markings on the official timing mats will be subject to inspection and may face disqualification. If a participant must exit the course or re-enter, they may only do so at the same location and will not be permitted to re-enter the race, whether to improve their position or assist another competitor.

NOTE: All participants who are found to be engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior, as well as those who take shortcuts along the course to finish without completing the full route, will be disqualified.

JUDGES

The judges will receive approval from World Athletics in Mexico, and an Electronic Timing System will be utilized, featuring a chip attached to the competitor's number, which must be worn on the front during the entire race (this system serves only as support and does not determine the winners).

AWARDS

OVERALL WINNERS IN BOTH CATEGORIES

PLACE

AWARD

1º

$50,000.00

2º

$35,000.00

3º

$20,000.00

4º

$10,000.00

5º

$5,000.00

CATEGORIES WITH VARIOUS ABILITIES, BOTH SECTORS

Individuals with mobility impairments (wheelchairs)

PLACE

AWARD

1º

Garmin watch

2º

Garmin watch

3º

Garmin watch

INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION CHALLENGES

(total blindness, partial blindness, and low vision)

PLACE

AWARD

1º

Garmin watch

2º

Garmin watch

3º

Garmin watch

CATEGORIES PER AGES

PLACE

AWARD

1º

Garmin watch

2º

Garmin watch

3º

Garmin watch

NOTES:

For all categories, a minimum of 25 registered participants per age group is necessary to qualify for the respective prize. This requirement does not extend to individuals with visual impairments (total blindness, partial blindness, and low vision) or those who use wheelchairs.

• The Organizing Committee and World Athletics in Mexico retain the authority to carry out doping tests to the runners who finish in the top positions of any category and division.

• The awards ceremony for the winners will occur once the Organizing Committee officially obtains the results, and if there are no doping violations, the winners will be honored within the first 30 days.

• The cash prizes will be distributed in three methods:

1. check

2. electronic funds transfer

3. power of attorney document

• Attend in person on the specified dates that are publish for this purpose on social media to the offices of the Sports Institute of Mexico City, situated at Av. División del Norte 2333, Colonia General Pedro María Anaya, Benito Juárez Borough, C.P. 03340, Mexico City.

• Elite runners and category winners are required to sign an Internal Payment Control Letter during registration. Winners who do not possess this letter must present the signed document to the Mexico City Sports Institute in order to receive their prize (through electronic transfer).

• If you are requesting an electronic transfer,

• The winner relinquishes the prizes in kind (Garmin watch, trophy, and others).

• Alternatively, if applicable, provide a power of attorney to the individual designated to collect the prize on their behalf, who must present the following documentation: 1) The original power of attorney issued by the athlete, properly signed by both the athlete and the authorized individual, along with signatures from two witnesses; 2) A legible copy of the athlete's official identification; 3) The original and a copy of the official identification of the individual appointed to receive the prize on behalf of the athlete; 4) A copy of the identification for the two witnesses who sign the power of attorney.

• The manager or representative of foreign athletes living in Mexico or competing with a letter of endorsement from their federation must sign a letter of commitment upon collecting their competitor number. This letter states that they are responsible for informing their representatives to ensure that prizes are collected within the timeframe specified in the call for entries.