Maratón Internacional LALA
The Lowdown
The Maratón Internacional LALA is one of Mexico's largest and fastest full marathons, held annually in early March across the Comarca Lagunera in the states of Coahuila and Durango. Sponsored by dairy giant Grupo LALA and first run in 1989, it reached its 37th edition in 2026 and regularly gathers around 4,500 runners. The 42.195 km point-to-point course is certified by the Mexican athletics federation (FMAA), World Athletics and AIMS, starting at the Grupo LALA industrial park in Gómez Palacio, Durango and finishing at the Bosque Venustiano Carranza in Torreón, Coahuila. Its flat, fast profile and strong elite field (recent editions won in the 2:18 range) make it a Boston Marathon qualifier and one of the most competitive road marathons in Mexico. The 2027 edition (38th) is scheduled for early March 2027; the specific date and registration details are confirmed by the organizer closer to the event.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Boston Qualifier
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Grupo LALA industrial park, Gómez Palacio (start)
Bosque Venustiano Carranza, Torreón (finish)
Comarca Lagunera region
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
MX
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18
- Must complete the 42.195 km within the 6 hour 30 minute time limit
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- Signed liability waiver
Entry Methods
- Online registration via maratonlala.org
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation and refund policy on maratonlala.org before registering
Full marathon: 42.195 km / 26.2 miles (single-distance event)
First held in 1989; 37th edition run on March 1, 2026 with ~4,500 runners
Course certified by FMAA, World Athletics and AIMS
Boston Marathon qualifier
Point-to-point course crossing from Durango into Coahuila (Gómez Palacio to Torreón)
Runners aged 60+ received a 50% registration discount in the 2026 edition
2026 champions: Wilfred Nyatogo (KEN) 2:18:27 (men), Risper Biyaki Gesabwa (KEN/MEX) 2:36:22 (women)
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