Carrera Atlética por la Paz Fundación UNAM
The Lowdown
The Carrera Atlética por la Paz Fundación UNAM is an annual charity road race organized by Fundación UNAM in collaboration with UNAM's Dirección General del Deporte Universitario and the Fundación Alfredo Harp Helú para el Deporte. Held each spring around Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City, the event starts and finishes at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario and marks the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Runners choose between 3K, 5K, and 10K distances, with the 10K open to ages 18 and up and the 5K open to ages 15 and up. The race has grown quickly since it began in the 2020s, drawing roughly 9,000 runners to its 2026 edition, up from about 5,000 the year before. The course winds past UNAM's Jardín Botánico and the Instituto de Biología before returning to the stadium's tartan track. Entry proceeds fund scholarships and financial support for UNAM students, including students with disabilities.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM's UNESCO World Heritage campus)
Jardín Botánico del Instituto de Biología, UNAM
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Ciudad de México, Mexico
MX
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- 10K category: minimum age 18
- 5K category: minimum age 15
- 3K category: open to all ages
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID
- Signed liability waiver / privacy notice acceptance at registration
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Emoción Deportiva
- In-person registration at Tiendas Martí locations
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are treated as non-refundable per standard event terms; confirm current policy on the official registration page before entering
Held to mark the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Proceeds fund scholarships and financial support for UNAM students, including students with disabilities
Grew from about 5,000 participants in 2025 to roughly 9,000 in 2026
Top three finishers by gender in each distance receive prizes
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