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Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

MXDate TBD21.1km
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City · Distance
Tijuana · 21.1km
Entry fee
MX$270Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is an annual race held in Tijuana, Mexico.

It is hosted by IMDET as part of the city's founding anniversary celebrations.

The race starts from and returns to City Hall.

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.

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Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana runner reviews and race reports

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.

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 Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana — 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.

General entry

Online registration through the official Tijuana City (IMDET) portal.

Entry fee costs 270 pesos, with a field limit of 6,000 runners (often selling out early on a first-come, first-served basis).

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

START · FINISH

Palacio Municipal, Zona Río, Tijuana

Start · Google Maps

Both the start and finish are located beside the Palacio Municipal in Zona Río.

The course follows Bulevar Benítez out and back, running through Zona Río’s flat urban avenues.

AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startno direct transit line from the border — start/finish is Palacio Municipal (City Hall), Zona Río, Tijuana,…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

no direct transit line from the border — start/finish is Palacio Municipal (City Hall), Zona Río, Tijuana, roughly 4-5 km from the San Ysidro/PedWest pedestrian border crossing from San Diego

US-side runners typically walk/taxi across the border then taxi/rideshare into Zona Río. Start time 6:00 AM.

Map

Getting to the finish

same as start — out-and-back course via Paseo de los Héroes/Blvd Federico Benítez/Blvd O'Higgins

Road closures 5:00 AM-1:00 PM on Blvd Padre Kino, Blvd José Vasconcelos, Paseo del Centenario, Av. Independencia, Paseo de los Héroes and others.

Map
Source · checked Aug 22, 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 race draws thousands of runners and has approached its capacity limit before the registration deadline in recent editions, so sign up early.

Times are local to Tijuana. 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.

Tijuana 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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Hotels near the Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana start line in

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.

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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.

Tijuana 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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Tijuana Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Tijuana 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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Tijuana Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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San Diego｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at San Diego International Airport

MX$1,434

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San Diego Harbor & Gaslamp Quarter Scooter Tour

MX$1,106

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Explore the vibrant city of Tijuana, Mexico, on a walking tour

MX$1,387

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Where runners eat in Tijuana

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Tijuana Food Exploration from San Diego: Border A Tijuana Food Crawl Adventure

MX$6,951

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What to see in Tijuana after the race

Seeing Tijuana with the medal on

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

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus

MX$884

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Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Tijuana.

Total cost and budget for Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Tijuana runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana

FAQ
How do I register for Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana?

Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana entry fee?

The main event costs MX$270.

What distances does Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana offer?

Half.

Where does Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana start?

Palacio Municipal, Zona Río, Tijuana.

What is the Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana course like?

Both the start and finish are located beside the Palacio Municipal in Zona Río.

The course follows Bulevar Benítez out and back, running through Zona Río’s flat urban avenues.

Where does Media Maratón Internacional Tijuana finish?

Palacio Municipal, Zona Río, Tijuana.

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