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Querétaro Maratón

October 4, 2026 · 6:00 AMQuerétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

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Race Day

66°F

54–81°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

1,181ft

Challenging elevation · Net elevation change +59 ft

Participants

20K

Major marathon

Crowd Rating

7/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

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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.

Course Highlights: 01Acueducto de Querétaro – Iconic 18th-century aqueduct with 74 arches that runners pass near early in the course
02Centro Histórico – The race winds through the UNESCO-listed historic center with colonial streets and baroque architecture
03Plaza de Armas – Central square in the heart of Querétaro’s old town, surrounded by government buildings and cafes
04Teatro de la República – Historic theater where the 1917 Mexican Constitution was discussed; visible landmark on the route
05Jardín Zenea – Popular city garden and promenade lined with trees and statues that runners pass for a scenic stretch
06Cerro de las Campanas – Monument and park commemorating a key historical site, offering elevated views near part of the course
07Templo de San Francisco – Notable colonial-era church adjacent to the historic district that runners encounter along the route
Also on this race weekend: 5K · 10K · Half marathon
Time Limit: 6 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online Registration
In-person Registration
Charity Entry
Tour Operator
Group/Club Registration
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 certificate
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 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

01: The course runs through Querétaro's historic centro, passing colonial plazas and UNESCO World Heritage architecture before finishing near the Estadio Corregidora.
02: 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+.
03: 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.
04: 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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