Querétaro Maratón 2024
The Lowdown
The Querétaro Maratón is an increasingly popular race that showcases the rich colonial heritage and modern vitality of Querétaro. Launched as a local sporting tradition that has grown over the years into an event that attracts national and international runners, the marathon celebrates the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center and regional culture. Held in early October, the race provides an autumn running experience with typically mild mornings and enthusiastic local support along the route. The course threads through Querétaro’s scenic avenues and historic landmarks, with a route that highlights the Centro Histórico, tree-lined boulevards, and panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Runners can expect a mix of flat stretches and rolling sections, well-supported aid stations, and vibrant crowd energy from neighborhoods and students alike. The atmosphere is festive and community-driven, combining live music, cultural elements and volunteer-driven encouragement that make it appealing for both first-time marathoners and seasoned competitors. The event is AIMS-certified and is recognized as a valid Boston Marathon qualifying course, meeting international standards for distance and measurement.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Boston Qualifier
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Acueducto de Querétaro
Iconic 18th-century aqueduct with 74 arches that runners pass near early in the course
Centro Histórico
The race winds through the UNESCO-listed historic center with colonial streets and baroque architecture
Plaza de Armas
Central square in the heart of Querétaro’s old town, surrounded by government buildings and cafes
Teatro de la República
Historic theater where the 1917 Mexican Constitution was discussed; visible landmark on the route
Jardín Zenea
Popular city garden and promenade lined with trees and statues that runners pass for a scenic stretch
Cerro de las Campanas
Monument and park commemorating a key historical site, offering elevated views near part of the course
Templo de San Francisco
Notable colonial-era church adjacent to the historic district that runners encounter along the route
Other distances available during the event weekend:
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
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
- Medical certificateGovernment-issued Photo ID
- Signed Race Waiver / Liability Release
- Proof of Age (birth certificate or photo ID)
- Emergency Contact Information
Entry Methods
- Online Registration
- In-person Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Group/Club Registration
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Full refund until 60 days before the race (before 2026-08-05)
50% refund until 30 days before the race (before 2026-09-04)
Deferral to the 2027 edition allowed until 30 days before the race with a MXN 200 administrative fee
Bib transfers allowed up to 15 days before the race with organizer approval and documentation
No refunds, deferrals, or transfers within 30 days of the race; medical deferral considered with official medical certificate
The course runs through Querétaro's historic centro, passing colonial plazas and UNESCO World Heritage architecture before finishing near the Estadio Corregidora.
Finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a technical race shirt, and there is a post-race recovery area with food and hydration; a beer garden is typically available for participants 18+.
Race weekend includes an expo with official race kit pickup, a pre-race pasta dinner the night before, and a kids' run on race morning.
Aid stations are located approximately every 3 kilometers offering water, electrolyte drinks and sponge stations, and official chip timing with pace groups is provided.
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