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Maratón Capital Guanajuato

February 21, 2027 · 6:00 AMGuanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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Race Day

63°F

46–79°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

591ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +33 ft

Participants

3,500

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

7/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

Entry

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42K Maratón — Venta 1ª etapa (22 sep – 31 oct 2025)

MX$650

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Key Dates

1. Registration opens
  Sep 22, 2025
  Apertura de inscripciones / venta 1ª etapa (42K $650, 21K $500, 10K $400 MXN). Cupo limitado a 3,500 participantes.
2. First pricing tier ends
  Oct 31, 2025
  Fin de la 1ª etapa de precios.
3. Second pricing tier ends
  Nov 30, 2025
  Fin de la 2ª etapa de precios (42K $700 MXN).
4. Third pricing tier ends
  Dec 31, 2025
  Fin de la 3ª etapa de precios (42K $750 MXN).
1. Fourth pricing tier ends
  Jan 31, 2026
  Fin de la 4ª etapa de precios (42K $850 MXN).
2. Packet pickup / Entrega de paquetes
  Feb 14, 2026
  Entrega de paquetes 09:00–18:00. Venta final en vigor (42K $900 MXN).
3. Race day (III Edición, 2026 — completed)
  Feb 15, 2026
  III Edición Maratón Capital — salida y meta en Plaza de la Paz, Centro, Guanajuato Capital. Salida 06:00 (llegar 05:30).
4. Race day (estimated, IV Edición)
  Feb 21, 2027
  Fecha estimada por patrón de ediciones anteriores (I: 10 mar 2024, II: 9 mar 2025, III: 15 feb 2026 — todas en domingo, tendiendo a fechas más tempranas). El sitio oficial no ha publicado fecha ni inscripciones para la IV Edición al 10 de agosto de 2026; esta fecha es una proyección de baja confianza, no confirmada.

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The Lowdown

Maratón Capital (Capital Maratón) is held in Guanajuato Capital, the historic colonial city in the highlands of Guanajuato, Mexico, with its start and finish at the central Plaza de la Paz. The event has grown over consecutive editions into a popular winter race on the Mexican calendar, offering 42K marathon, 21K half marathon, and 10K distances. Runners take on the demanding, scenic terrain of one of Mexico's most picturesque cities, winding past landmarks such as the Basílica Colegiata, the Teatro Juárez, and the iconic callejones and plazas of the Centro Histórico. The III Edición was held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, starting at 06:00, with a participant cap of 3,500 and a prize purse for top finishers. The IV Edición is expected around February 2027, though the organizers had not published an official date as of August 2026. Organized through the Marcate registration platform, the race emphasizes a festive city-center atmosphere and a challenging course through Guanajuato's hilly, cobblestoned colonial core.

Aug 10, 2026: IV Edición aún sin fecha oficial confirmada
La III Edición del Maratón Capital Guanajuato se celebró el 15 de febrero de 2026. Al 10 de agosto de 2026, el sitio oficial (maratoncapital.com) sigue mostrando únicamente 'Próximamente' en las secciones del evento, sin fecha ni precios publicados para la IV Edición. La fecha aquí (21 de febrero de 2027) es una proyección basada en el patrón histórico de ediciones anteriores, no una fecha oficial confirmada.

Course Highlights: 01Plaza de la Paz – Central plaza in Guanajuato's Centro Histórico, the official start and finish of the race
02Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato – Iconic yellow baroque basilica facing Plaza de la Paz
03Teatro Juárez – Landmark neoclassical theater in the city center near the route
04Centro Histórico de Guanajuato – UNESCO World Heritage colonial core of plazas, callejones, and cobbled streets
05Universidad de Guanajuato – Distinctive monumental staircase landmark in the historic center
06Túneles de Guanajuato – Network of underground tunnels characteristic of the city
Also on this race weekend: 10K · Half marathon
Time Limit: 6 hours

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online Registration (Marcate platform / maratoncapital.com)
OXXO / Bank Deposit Payment
In-person Registration during packet pickup (subject to availability)
Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old on race day to register for the full marathon
All participants must complete online registration and sign the race waiver
Photo ID required to pick up race bib and packet
Participants with pre-existing medical conditions are advised to obtain medical clearance before racing
No headphones that impede race marshal/traffic instructions are allowed (earbuds with open-ear designs may be permitted at organizer discretion)
Strollers, pets, and inline skates are not permitted on the marathon course
Participants must obey all race rules, traffic control, and marshal directions
Wheelchair and handcycle athletes must register in the appropriate division and notify race officials in advance
All runners must finish within the official course time limit to receive an official finish time and medal
Bibs are non-transferable; transferring a bib may result in disqualification and bans from future events
Required Documents: Government-issued Photo ID
Signed Race Waiver / Liability Release
Proof of Age (birth certificate or photo ID)
Emergency Contact Information
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Full refund until 30 days before race
50% refund until 14 days before race
No refund within 14 days of race start
Bib transfer to another runner allowed until 7 days before race with a MXN 200 administrative fee
Deferral to the 2027 edition permitted until 7 days before race with a MXN 200 processing fee
If the event is canceled by organizers due to force majeure, option for full refund or automatic deferral to next edition

01: Maratón Capital starts and finishes at Plaza de la Paz in Guanajuato Capital's Centro Histórico, on a challenging course through the city's hilly, colonial terrain.
02: The race offers 42K marathon, 21K half marathon, and 10K distances, with a participant cap of 3,500 (cupo limitado).
03: Race day starts at 06:00; participants are asked to arrive by 05:30. Packet pickup (entrega de paquetes) is the day before, 09:00–18:00.
04: Registration is handled through the Marcate platform; online card payments add a 10% surcharge over the listed MXN price.
05: The III Edición (2026) featured a prize purse of approximately $205,000 MXN for top overall and category finishers.

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