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Maratón Aguascalientes

Name: MARATON AGUASCALIENTES 2020 - MI EXPERIENCIA
Uploaded: 2020-10-27
Description: The previous edition had 2,000 participants (1,400 men and 600 women). Dismas Ondimo (Kenya) won the men's race in 2:27:16, while María Angélica Hernández (Mexico) won the women's race in 3:07:21. R

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Aguascalientes
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Race date Expected Oct: October 2027
City · Distance: Aguascalientes · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: $100From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Oct 25, 2026 · Entry Dec 1, 2025 ~ Oct 24, 2026 · Entry fee $150 · Start 07:00

Official website ↗D-day as of Nov 15, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The previous edition had 2,000 participants (1,400 men and 600 women).

Dismas Ondimo (Kenya) won the men's race in 2:27:16, while María Angélica Hernández (Mexico) won the women's race in 3:07:21.

Runners came from the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Cuba, Venezuela, and Japan.

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

MARATON AGUASCALIENTES 2022 MI EXPERIENCIA SIENDO PACER
UltraSersh
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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 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.

From the 2026 edition

General entry

Entry cost $150

International runners enter on Race Roster (same price for all races).

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Time limit7 hours

Full marathon official finish time limit: 7 hours (maximum pace: 10:00/km)

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	07:00
Half21.0975km	07:00

START · FINISH

Avenida Gómez Morín S/N, Barrio de la Estación, Antiguo Taller de Locomotoras

Start · Google Maps

The Aguascalientes Marathon course follows a loop-based course, with all four events —

5K, 10K, 21.0975K and 42.195K — starting and finishing at the same location.

The start and finish line is on Avenida Gómez Morín in central Aguascalientes, outside the former locomotive workshops in the Barrio de la Estación district.

While full marathon completes the full loop,

the half marathon, 10K and 5K runners turn back at turnaround point marked partway along course to complete their distances.

The marathon's 42.195K course has been measured by AIMS and is certified by World Athletics,

AIMS, the Mexican Athletics Federation and the Association of Pan-American Athletics.

It is also an officially certified course that meets Boston Marathon qualifying standards.

Field size: 5,000 runners

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Finisher medal 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Timing chip 2026

Bag drop 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Hotels1.7km from the start · ★9.1

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

Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 24 (Sat)

Bib pickup

Race packets and bib are not handed out outside the announced dates and times, so race-day pickup is not possible.

Old Locomotive Workshop, Aguascalientes

Google Maps

Oct 23 (Fri): 09:00–18:00
Oct 24 (Sat): 08:00–17:00

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startno metro/rail in Aguascalientes — Av.
Transit cardAs of April 2026 you can tap a contactless Visa/Mastercard directly on the SITMA/YoVoy bus reader; if that's not yet working on your route, buy a YoVoy card at any of the 200+ official sales points. Where to buy
Getting to the finishsame location — Av. Gómez Morín, Antiguo Taller de Locomotoras

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

no metro/rail in Aguascalientes — Av. Gómez Morín s/n, Barrio Estación, in front of the 'Antiguo Taller de Locomotoras' (Old Locomotive Workshop)

All distances (5K/10K/21K/42K) start together at 7:00am. No metro — runners typically arrive by private car, taxi, or rideshare (Uber/Didi both operate).

Getting to the finish

same location — Av. Gómez Morín, Antiguo Taller de Locomotoras

Start and finish share the same venue.

Map

Start shuttle

Only an official sweep vehicle is provided for runners past the course time limit. Expect temporary bus route diversions and street closures on race morning.

Packet pickup Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24 at the same venue.

Transit card

YoVoy (Tarjeta YoVoy)

200+ official sales points across the city (CMOV offices, bus terminals, universities, pharmacies, grocery stores) Works directly at the gates

General fare is 11 MXN (~US$0.55) per ride, payable in cash or by card. Multiple official Aguascalientes government/press sources confirm contactless Visa/Mastercard tap-to-pay was activated starting April 2026 (in addition to QR-code app payment from March 2026), though not independently verified as fully live everywhere — fall back to cash or the YoVoy card if a reader doesn't accept it.

Transfer discounts only apply to registered YoVoy card users, not bank-card taps.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · 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.

Aguascalientes is a highland city at approximately 1,888m above sea level, with a semi-arid climate.

The race starts at 7am on the last Sunday of October each year, as the rainy season is ending.

Rain risk is therefore relatively low and the air is generally dry.

Temperatures at the start are around 10°C, but can rise into the mid-20s°C during the morning, so light layers are useful.

The altitude, close to 1,900m, can make the race feel harder for runners who train at sea level.

Times are local to Aguascalientes. 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.

Hotel Real Plaza Aguascalientes

Hotel · 1.7km · 26-minute walk

9.1/10(323)

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Aguascalientes car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotel Medrano

Hotel · 2.5km

8.9/10(611)

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Aguascalientes Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Fiesta Americana Aguascalientes

Hotel · 2.7km

8.8/10(385)

View on Booking.com

City Express Junior By Marriott Aguascalientes Centro

Hotel · 2.6km

8.6/10(780)

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Francia Aguascalientes

Hotel · 1.8km · 26-minute walk

8.5/10(745)

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Hotels that make race morning easy

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Hotel Real Plaza Aguascalientes

Hotel · 1.7km · 26-minute walk

9.1/10(323)

View on Booking.com

Hotel Medrano

Hotel · 2.5km

8.9/10(611)

View on Booking.com

Fiesta Americana Aguascalientes

Hotel · 2.7km

8.8/10(385)

View on Booking.com

City Express Junior By Marriott Aguascalientes Centro

Hotel · 2.6km

8.6/10(780)

View on Booking.com

Francia Aguascalientes

Hotel · 1.8km · 26-minute walk

8.5/10(745)

View on Booking.com

Hotel Posada Jardin

Hotel · 1.6km · 24-minute walk

8.2/10(403)

View on Booking.com

Hotel Casa Galeana Centro Con Estacionamiento Privado

Hotel · 2.1km

8.1/10(191)

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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

LOCAL TRANSIT2

Aguascalientes car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on EconomyBookings

Aguascalientes Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Aguascalientes with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Ask the runners preparing for this raceWrite a post

Course Bib & expo Getting around Stay

Aguascalientes runners' room

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FAQ

When was Maratón Aguascalientes 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, October 25, 2026. The next race is October 2027.

When does Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, October 25, 2026.

When does registration for Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Mon, December 1, 2025.

How much is the Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $150.

What is the time limit for Maratón Aguascalientes 2027?

Full marathon official finish time limit: 7 hours (maximum pace: 10:00/km). (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 start?

Avenida Gómez Morín S/N, Barrio de la Estación, Antiguo Taller de Locomotoras. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 course like?

The Aguascalientes Marathon course follows a loop-based course, with all four events —

5K, 10K, 21.0975K and 42.195K — starting and finishing at the same location.

Where does Maratón Aguascalientes 2027 finish?

Avenida Gómez Morín S/N, Barrio de la Estación, Antiguo Taller de Locomotoras. (From the 2026 edition)

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Maratón Aguascalientes

About Maratón Aguascalientes — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run