Maratón Puerto Vallarta
The Lowdown
The Maratón Puerto Vallarta is Mexico's premier Pacific-coast destination marathon, staged on the Banderas Bay oceanfront in the resort city of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K races start and finish at the Los Arcos amphitheater on Vallarta's iconic Malecón boardwalk, sending runners along the beachfront promenade with views of the bay before looping back through the city. Now in its 8th edition, the marathon course is sanctioned by Mundo de Atletismo en México, AIMS, and World Athletics, and the 42K serves as a qualifier for international marathons including Boston. The race weekend includes a public race expo and draws both Mexican and international runners for a warm-weather, scenic coastal marathon experience.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Boston Qualifier
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Los Arcos amphitheater
Malecón boardwalk
Banderas Bay
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the marathon distance
Required Documents
- Photo ID
Entry Methods
- Online registration via inscripcion.maratonpuertovallarta.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official convocatoria (race bulletin) on maratonpuertovallarta.com for cancellation and deferral terms before registering
Course sanctioned by Mundo de Atletismo en México, AIMS, and World Athletics; 42K is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Organizer contact: WhatsApp +52 322 319 2002 / contacto@maratonpuertovallarta.com.
Course start/finish relocated to the Los Arcos amphitheater on the Malecón as of the 2026 edition (previously started at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones).
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