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Marathon Mérida Banorte

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

MXJan 10, 202742.195km · 21.1km
Muñoz LC · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 95 days
Jan 10, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Merida · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
MX$690Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonMon, November 16, 2026 ~ Sun, January 3, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Marathon Mérida Banorte race photo
Muñoz LC · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Marathon Mérida Banorte — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Chasing a personal best or dreaming of a first finish.
This trip is built around your race.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Marathon Mérida Banorte runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
AdaliuxRan in 2018 · Finish time 4h13m
“I really wanted to talk, but I think it's better to conserve as much energy as possible in a marathon.”

Adaliux matched pace with other runners at the 2018 Mérida Marathon before heavy legs and rising heat made things difficult after 30 km. Finishing in 4:13, the runner appreciated the final cheers, post-race massage, and cold-water recovery facilities.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Realmente quería platicar, pero en maratón creo que es mejor ahorrar todo lo posible en  energía.

Read the original on Adaliux
Addy Zepeda
“It was the most moving final stretch of any marathon I've run.”

Addy Zepeda finished the Mérida Marathon despite thigh pain and fatigue late in the race, supported by her husband and local runners. Hearing people call her name moved her deeply, and she was delighted by an unexpected win in the women's masters category.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Ha sido el cierre de maratón más emotivo que he tenido.

Read the original on bienmecuido.com

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Daniel Diaz (DaJIalpha) · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Marathon Mérida Banorte — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost MX$690

until Nov 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost MX$690

until Nov 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost MX$400

until Nov 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Marathon Mérida Banorte course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km05:00
Half21.0975km05:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Paseo de Montejo, Mérida

FINISH

Paseo de Montejo, Mérida

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Full marathon and half marathon run; 10km and 3km also offered.

All events start/finish at Monument to the Homeland. Mérida has no subway;

car or taxi access required.

Typical race-season temperature: around 23°C (74°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Marathon Mérida Banorte race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The notice does not confirm whether documents are required, whether someone else may collect the kit, or whether race-day collection is available.
Kit distribution was available on the day before the race only.
2026 edition — 1/3(Sat) 09:00~17:00

Centro de Convenciones Yucatán Siglo XXI, Salón Uxmal 1 & 2, Merida

Google Maps
Stations & transport near the venue

Just tap your foreign contactless bank card or phone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly on the validator when boarding a Va y Ven bus — no local card needed.

Getting to the start

Monumento a la Patria - the fixed start/finish point for all distances (marathon, half marathon, 10K, 3K). Merida has no metro or subway system

IC card

Va y Ven card

Oxxo, Súper Akí, Súper Willys, and Dunosusa convenience stores, or vending machines at Parque la Plancha

Works directly at the gates

More details

Merida launched Mexico's first open-loop (EMV) contactless payment system on Va y Ven buses in April/May 2025.

Standard fare is about 12 MXN per ride.

The physical Va y Ven card (25 MXN) gets transfer discounts (2nd ride 6 MXN, 3rd/4th free within 2 hours) that a bare contactless bank card tap may not receive.

Stations & transport near the venue

Merida has no subway;

local public transit is the Va y Ven bus system, which requires a rechargeable IC card (about 30 pesos) available at OXXO,

Super Aki, Super Willys, Dunosusa convenience stores, or smart ATMs in the Historic Center.

Foreign bank cards do not tap directly on buses.

Given the very early start times (5:00-5:45am), most out-of-town runners use taxi or rideshare (Uber/Didi) rather than public transit on race morning.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Mérida Marathon uses staggered early-morning starts by distance.

Full marathon starts first at 5:00 a.m., followed by half marathon at 5:20, the 10km at 6:00 and the walking event at 6:05.

All events start and finish in front of the Monumento a la Patria, the landmark at Paseo de Montejo.

Course follows Paseo de Montejo and passes near Parque de las Américas and the Centenario Zoo.

It is a leading Yucatán marathon that starts before dawn to beat the heat, using the city’s main boulevards as course and passing several major sights.

Times are local to Merida. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

High-Quality Meat Pride (Gogijabushim)
High-Quality Meat Pride (Gogijabushim)
Big Square
Big Square

Hotels near the Marathon Mérida Banorte start line in Merida

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

View on map →

Time for you, before and after the finish

4 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Mérida car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Mérida Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Merida Airport–City Private Taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Where runners eat in Merida

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

High-Quality Meat Pride (Gogijabushim)

Korean Barbecue Restaurant · Merida 2.7km

★4.6(291)
Map

CIAO LELE RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Italian Restaurant · Merida 2.6km

★4.6(85)
Map

Party Garden Ean

Buffet Restaurant · Merida 2.6km

★4.1(1049)
Map

Bongyong Bulgogi

Restaurant · Merida 4.9km

★4.0(1640)
Map

Lee Jeong Restaurant

Korean Restaurant · Merida 4.2km

★4.2(521)
Map

Geum-Yong

Chinese Restaurant · Merida 4.0km

★4.2(354)
Map

Dadamtteul

Buffet Restaurant · Merida 2.5km

★4.0(880)
Map

What to see in Merida after the race

Seeing Merida with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Monument to La Patria

Monument · Merida 3.5km

★4.8(13,000)
Map

Music Palace

Museum · Merida 3.0km

★4.8(3751)
Map

Centennial Zoological Park

Zoo · Merida 5.0km

★4.6(31,000)
Map

German Park

Park · Merida 2.8km

★4.7(13,000)
Map

Cathedral of San Ildefonso

Church · Merida 3.1km

★4.7(14,000)
Map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Merida.

Total cost and budget for Marathon Mérida Banorte

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Marathon Mérida Banorte

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Merida runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Marathon Mérida Banorte

FAQ
When does Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 10, 2027 in Merida, Mexico.

How much is the Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs MX$690.

What distances does Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 start?

Paseo de Montejo, Mérida. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 finish?

Paseo de Montejo, Mérida. (From the 2026 edition)

When does registration for Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027 open?

Registration runs from Mon, November 16, 2026 to Sun, January 3, 2027.

What transit card do I need for Marathon Mérida Banorte 2027?

Just tap your foreign contactless bank card or phone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly on the validator when boarding a Va y Ven bus — no local card needed.

(From the 2026 edition)

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