Guadalajara Marathon

Course & Elevation

The Guadalajara Marathon, officially the Maratón Internacional Guadalajara, is a road marathon in the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, held on a Sunday in November. It is organised by the city's municipal sports council, COMUDE, which also runs a separate half marathon in February. The race has World Athletics Label status and the backing of AIMS. The first marathon was run in 1985; the 1984 event that is sometimes cited was a half marathon. The 42nd edition, on 8 November 2026, starts at 6:30am and starts and finishes at the same point, an arch on Avenida Vallarta by Los Arcos in the Minerva area. Between start and finish the circuit follows main avenues across the Guadalajara metropolitan area. In 2022 the race started at the Hospicio Cabañas and finished at the Palacio Municipal, so the start area has changed between editions. A relay race runs alongside the marathon, and about 7,400 runners were expected across both in 2026. Guadalajara lies around 1,500 m above sea level, and officials describe the race as festive rather than the fastest, with more than ten entertainment zones along the route. The course records are 2:10:19 for men and 2:29:44 for women.