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Mexico Confirms 'Raíces de Tierra' Half-Marathon at Monte Albán on March 22

The government-backed race merges sport with heritage to spotlight Indigenous athletes.

Overview

  • Organizers expect about 3,500 participants across 21 km, 13 km and 6 km distances.
  • The route begins inside the Monte Albán archaeological zone, continues through Oaxaca City, and finishes at Parque El Llano under strict protection measures for the site.
  • A 74,000‑peso prize purse includes 20,000 pesos for first place in the 21 km, with defined awards for the 13 km and 6 km categories.
  • Roughly 80% of entrants are projected to come from outside Oaxaca, including runners from the United States, Peru and Guatemala.
  • Expo Raíces and race kit pickup are scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at Recinto Ferial Parque Primavera from 10:00 to 18:00, with invited guest runner Lorena Ramírez.