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Carrera de la Independencia

September 12, 2027 · 6:30 AMLos Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

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Race Day

81°F

77–100°F · Feels hot

Total elevation gain

33ft

Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

400

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

Carrera de la Independencia is a long-running September road race in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, also known as the Carrera de la Independencia Ahome. The 64th edition was held on September 13, 2026, with 3K, 6K and 12K distances starting at 6:30 AM from the Palacio Municipal esplanade. Roughly 400 athletes took part, and children's races of 50 and 70 meters are run alongside. The 2027 date is projected from the second-Sunday-of-September pattern and the official 2027 date has not been announced. The 2026 entry fee was 450 pesos for the competitive categories and free for children.

Sep 13, 2026: Edición 64 de la Carrera de la Independencia reúne a cerca de 400 atletas en Los Mochis
The 64th edition ran on September 13, 2026 from the Palacio Municipal esplanade with 3K, 6K and 12K races.
Sep 10, 2026: Ahome listo para la edición 64 con tributo a Arturo Contreras
The 2026 edition paid tribute to visually impaired marathoner Arturo Contreras and offered a prize pool of about 70,000 pesos.

Questions about the Carrera de la Independencia 2027

When is the Carrera de la Independencia 2027?

Sunday, September 12, 2027.

Where is the Carrera de la Independencia?

Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.

What time does the Carrera de la Independencia start?

The race starts at 6:30 AM, local time.

How do I enter the Carrera de la Independencia 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration through eventosdeportivos.com.mx; In-person registration at the Centenario and Aurelio Rodríguez sports centers; No registration or bib pickup on race day in 2026.

How much does the Carrera de la Independencia 2027 cost?

12K: MX$450. 6K: MX$450. 3K: MX$450.

What is the Carrera de la Independencia elevation gain?

10 m (33 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft).

What is the weather like at the Carrera de la Independencia?

Race-day temperatures are usually 25–38 °C (77–100 °F). Feels hot.

How many runners does the Carrera de la Independencia have?

400 participants. Intimate field.

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