
Going to the marathon? Search for hotels in Polanco, Mexico City!
Show your strength and endurance during the XLI Mexico City Marathon! This event is a significant challenge due to the city’s high altitude, so it is advisable to arrive a few days early to acclimate before the competition. That’s why we recommend you book a suite in one of the greatest 5-star hotels in Polanco, Mexico City, to stay comfortable and keep training.

All you need to know about the Mexico City Marathon
The Mexico City Marathon is one of the most challenging events of its kind. If you want to experience it, now is the time to train harder. The marathon will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, and organizers are expecting over 30 thousand participants. Registration is already open and it will close on Saturday, August 20. You can register by the internet or at the Marti stores.
Requirements
To participate, you need to pay the registration fee. If you are an Elite runner, you must present the endorsement of your federation, and the authorities will verify your migratory status. Participants must be at least 18 years old on the day of the event. If health authorities require it, runners who have completed their vaccination scheme must present a certificate to prove it and a negative COVID-19 test result.
This marathon includes different divisions, according to the age of the competitors:
- Free: 18-34
- Master: 35-39
- Veterans: 40-44
- Veterans II: 45-49
- Veterans III: 50-54
- Veterans IV: 55-59
- Veterans V: 60-64
- Veterans VI: 65+
The race will start at Estadio Olimpico Universitario, in the south of the city, and will end at the Zocalo. You will pass by major avenues such as Insurgentes, Polanco, Paseo de la Reforma, and finally downtown.

A great hotel in Polanco to prepare for the marathon
Presidente InterContinental is a hotel in Polanco strategically located for the marathon. You will need a place to rest before and after the competition, so we offer comfortable beds and bathrooms with rain showers to relieve your muscles and help you rest well.
You need a quiet place before a competition, and this 5-star accommodation in Polanco provides everything you require to rest: LED lighting, automatic blackout blinds, comforters and sheets of Egyptian thread and wireless internet, everything you need for an optimal rest. Here you will also find the best restaurants in town to celebrate your achievement.
In addition, we recommend you arrive early to enjoy the city, and for that our suites in Polanco, Mexico, are located near the main shopping malls and restaurants, where you can find great options for your carbo-loading.
Rest at one of the best hotels in Polanco, Mexico City!
Stay at Presidente InterContinental, one of the most elegant hotels in Polanco, Mexico City. We provide the amenities you need to run the marathon. You will find comfortable suites, great restaurants, and everything you need for an excellent experience in our facilities. We are waiting for you!