Rock 'n' Roll Mexico City Half Marathon
The Lowdown
Rock 'n' Roll Mexico City Half Marathon is the Mexican capital's edition of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, the IRONMAN Group's music-themed race series known for live bands, DJs, and cheer squads stationed along a closed course. The series first raced in Mexico City in the 2010s, went dormant after 2019, and returned on December 14, 2025 with OYSHO as title sponsor; the December 13, 2026 edition confirms the race is back on an annual footing rather than a one-off revival. The 21.0975 km course starts on Paseo de la Reforma between the Auditorio Nacional and the Campo Marte gate, runs a mostly flat route past the Bosque de Chapultepec and the Zona Rosa, and finishes inside Campo Marte, with a 3-hour-30-minute time limit and a capacity of 15,000 runners. Because Mexico City sits at roughly 2,240 meters of elevation, the reduced oxygen typically slows finish times relative to sea-level courses, even on flat terrain. Finishers receive a medal and race shirt, and the post-race festival continues the live-music theme with bands and a DJ at Campo Marte. Registration runs through runrocknroll.com and AsDeporte, with online sign-ups closing December 10, 2026 or when the race sells out, whichever comes first.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Paseo de la Reforma (start)
Auditorio Nacional
Bosque de Chapultepec
Zona Rosa
Monumento a la Revolución
Campo Marte (finish)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Open to the general public
- Race sits at roughly 2,240 meters / 7,350 feet of elevation, which affects pacing for runners not acclimated to altitude
- No official minimum age is published for 2026; 16 is typical for comparable Rock 'n' Roll Running Series half marathons
Required Documents
- Valid photo ID for race-kit pickup
- Signed liability waiver at the expo/packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online via runrocknroll.com
- Online via AsDeporte (event's Mexican registration partner)
- Discounted entry through Rock 'n' Roll Running Series 'Plus' membership
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No public refund policy is published for the 2026 edition; Rock 'n' Roll Running Series entries are generally non-refundable and non-deferrable, consistent with the series' other North American races.
The series previously raced in Mexico City in the 2010s, then was absent from the city starting in 2019 before returning December 14, 2025 with OYSHO as title sponsor. The confirmed December 13, 2026 date marks a second consecutive year, indicating the race is back on an annual schedule rather than a single-year revival.
2026 sponsors/partners include OYSHO, Powerade, Centrum, Sports World, Soriana, and Apolo.
The 2025 return edition offered both a Half Marathon and a 10K (the 10K sold out); as of the 2026 registration pages, only the Half Marathon distance is listed for sale.
The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series is owned and operated by the IRONMAN Group.
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