Medio Maratón Villista
Race snapshot
Race Day
57–82°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Medio Maratón Villista is the half marathon of the Feria Nacional Francisco Villa in Durango, organized by the state government. It runs 21K, 10K and 5K on the Durango-Mezquital highway and through the city, starting and finishing at the fairgrounds. The 21K is chip-timed with a 3-hour limit and 8 aid stations. Every finisher inside the limit gets a medal. The 5K also has categories for blind and low-vision runners and for wheelchair users. The race is held on the last Sunday of July, and the 2026 edition drew more than 1,000 runners.
Questions about the Medio Maratón Villista 2027
When is the Medio Maratón Villista 2027?
Sunday, July 25, 2027.
Where is the Medio Maratón Villista?
Durango, Mexico.
What time does the Medio Maratón Villista start?
The race starts at 6:30 AM, local time.
What is the Medio Maratón Villista time limit?
3 hours.
How do I enter the Medio Maratón Villista 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Register in person at Monchys, Cordillera Trek, Túnel de Minería or the Teleférico Calvario station; Register online at cronochip.com.mx/21kvillista.php.
How much does the Medio Maratón Villista 2027 cost?
21K: MX$400.
What is the Medio Maratón Villista elevation gain?
60 m (197 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Medio Maratón Villista course like?
It passes Feria Nacional Francisco Villa.
What is the weather like at the Medio Maratón Villista?
Race-day temperatures are usually 14–28 °C (57–82 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Medio Maratón Villista have?
1,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
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