ESPN Runaholics
Race snapshot
Race Day
46–70°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
ESPN Runaholics is an annual road race through the heart of Mexico City, starting and finishing along Paseo de la Reforma near Torre Mayor. The course loops through Bosque de Chapultepec, passing landmarks including the National Auditorium and the Museum of Modern Art. Runners choose between a 10K and a 21K (half marathon), both starting at 6:00 a.m. Organized by ESPN, the race has run for more than a decade, drawing over 4,000 participants at its 14th edition in November 2025. The event is known for its accessibility program with Achilles México, which supports runners with visual, hearing, and motor disabilities, and for a race-day festival featuring ESPN personalities. Finishers receive an adidas commemorative kit.
Questions about the ESPN Runaholics 2026
When is the ESPN Runaholics 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Where is the ESPN Runaholics?
Ciudad de México, Mexico.
What time does the ESPN Runaholics start?
The race starts at 6:00 AM, local time.
What is the ESPN Runaholics time limit?
3.5 hours.
How do I enter the ESPN Runaholics 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration at espnrun.mx; In-person at Metta Running House, Polanco; OXXO stores nationwide (after online pre-registration).
How much does the ESPN Runaholics 2026 cost?
10K: MX$750. 21K (Medio Maratón): MX$850.
When and where is packet pickup for the ESPN Runaholics?
Oct 30, 2026: Last day of regular online pricing before expo pricing. Oct 31, 2026: In-person kit pickup and expo-price registration at Metta Running House, Polanco.
What is the ESPN Runaholics elevation gain?
80 m (262 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the ESPN Runaholics course like?
It passes Paseo de la Reforma, Bosque de Chapultepec and Auditorio Nacional.
What is the weather like at the ESPN Runaholics?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–21 °C (46–70 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the ESPN Runaholics have?
4,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
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