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Maratón León

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Maratón León race photoLeon
MX
Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata · CC BY-SA 4.0Johannes Maximilian · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Leon · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 20, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 19, 2026 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 4, 2026
Maratón León race photo
Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Maratón León race photo
Johannes Maximilian · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Maratón León — 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.

Maratón León 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.

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.

Presentación oficial del Maratón León 2025

Dxt Digital MX

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 Maratón León — 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.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Maratón León 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 06:00
Time limit2026 Maratón León 450 official full marathon time limit: 6 hours
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2026 Maratón León 450 official full marathon time limit: 6 hours.

City center · not the start line

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

START

2026 Maratón León 450 official starting point: Distrito León MX.

FINISH

Explanada Bicentenario, Feria de León

Finish · Google Maps
Original course map · maratonleon.mx
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The start and finish will be at the Explanada Bicentenario at Feria de León.

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the 42km and 21km wheelchair races will start in waves at 5:50 a.m.,

followed by the 42km, 21km and 10km open divisions at 6 a.m. One of Mexico’s oldest marathons,

the race is sanctioned by World Athletics, AIMS and FMAA, with around 6,100 participants expected.

A stretching area will be set up in the fairground plaza, and bag drop will be located in the fairground’s business building.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Timing chip 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Maratón León 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

You must bring your official ID and the runner number you received via email after registration.
You can receive it even in the early morning of the competition day (9/20), and elite athletes must attend a pre-meeting on 9/19.

Macro Terraza de la Feria de León (Leon Fairgrounds), León, Guanajuato, Mexico

Google Maps
9/18 Fri
10:00~20:00
9/19 Sat
09:00~18:00
9/20 Sun
05:30~11:00
Stations & transport near the venue

Pay cash for individual rides on the SIT Optibús BRT — the PagoBús card is cheaper but requires an official photo ID to purchase and there's no confirmed way for a foreign contactless bank card to tap directly on the reader.

Getting to the start

no rail/metro — Explanada Bicentenario at the Feria de León (León Fairgrounds)

Wave starts: 5:50 AM (para-athlete 42k/21k), 6:00 AM (conventional 42k/21k/10k), Sunday Sep 20, 2026.

Stretching zone in the fairground esplanades;

bag check in the Feria's business building.

Getting to the finish

same venue — Explanada Bicentenario, Feria de León

More details

No shuttle service found.

Road closures around the course begin 5:30 AM, progressively/partially reopened as the race passes each section, full reopening ~12:00 PM.

Only organizer-authorized vehicles may accompany runners during closures.

One of Mexico's oldest marathons, WA/AIMS/FMAA certified, ~6,100 participants expected.

IC card

PagoBús (Tarjeta PagoBús)

Sold only at designated transfer terminals: San Juan Bosco, San Jerónimo, Delta, Timoteo Lozano, Maravillas, Santa Rita, Ibarrilla, Madre Tierra, and Portales —

requires an official photo ID (INE), limited to one card per person

Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

More details

Fare with a PagoBús card is 12 MXN vs. 13 MXN in cash —

a small savings largely offset for a short-stay tourist by the card requiring a Mexican-style photo ID (INE) to buy.

No source confirms foreign-issued contactless bank cards can be tapped directly on Optibús/PagoBús readers.

For a short race trip, cash is the simpler option.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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 official name is the 46th edition of 'Marathon Leon 450,' and the start and finish point is the Bicentennial Plaza inside the Feria de León.

The wheelchair division starts at 5:50 a.m., and the general division starts at 6:00 a.m., with 42km, 21km, and 10km starting together.

Time limit is 6 hours for full marathon, 4 hours for half marathon, and 2 hours for the 10km.

Aid station are placed every 2.5km starting from mark, and sports drink are provided every 2.5km starting from 5km,

while medical aid stations will be set up every 5km and at finish.

Participation is limited to 6,100 runners,

and bib can be picked up at the Macro Terrace inside the Feria de León after prior online registration verification on September 18, two days before the event (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.),

and on the 19th (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).

Times are local to Leon. 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.

Hotels near the Maratón León start line in Leon

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.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

2 experiences

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

León car rental (EconomyBookings)

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

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León Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Where runners eat in Leon

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

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

Mujuhyang

Korean Restaurant · Leon 695m

★4.3(297)
Map

Muju Farm

Chicken Restaurant · Leon 567m

★3.9(265)
Map

Sandeulae

Korean Restaurant · Leon 944m

★4.1(351)
Map

Original Grandma's Bossam

Restaurant · Leon 1.4km

★4.6(37)
Map

Fresh Tofu Village

Korean Restaurant · Leon 924m

★3.9(346)
Map

Song Family's Soft Tofu

Restaurant · Leon 1.2km

★4.0(53)
Map

Muju Ttukbaegi

Korean Restaurant · Leon 1.1km

★3.9(384)
Map

What to see in Leon after the race

Seeing Leon with the medal on

7 places

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

Triumphal Arch of the Causeway of the Heroes

Monument · Leon 1.6km

★4.8(22,000)
Map

Lions Fountain

Sculpture · Leon 375m

★4.6(5434)
Map

Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato

Museum · Leon 2.9km

★4.8(9646)
Map

Forum Cultural Guanajuato

Cultural Center · Leon 2.8km

★4.8(8981)
Map

Explora Ecological Park

Park · Leon 3.0km

★4.7(15,000)
Map

Historic Center

Tourist Attraction · Leon 501m

★4.7(868)
Map

Cathedral - Metropolitan Basilica of Our Most Holy Mother of Light

Church · Leon 422m

★4.8(8646)
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 Leon.

Total cost and budget for Maratón León

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Maratón León

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Leon runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Maratón León

FAQ
When does Maratón León 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 20, 2026.

What is the time limit for Maratón León 2027?

2026 Maratón León 450 official full marathon time limit: 6 hours.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Maratón León 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Maratón León 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratón León 2027 start?

2026 Maratón León 450 official starting point: Distrito León MX.

(From the 2026 edition)

Where does Maratón León 2027 finish?

Explanada Bicentenario, Feria de León. (From the 2026 edition)

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