The 46th Coastal Half Marathon of La Paz has raised its participant cap from 1,200 to 1,500 runners after registration demand exceeded expectations. The race takes place May 31 at 6:30 a.m. along the malecón, coinciding with the city’s 491st founding anniversary.
Registration Nearly Full With 300 Spots Left
Organizers from La Paz’s municipal sports office confirmed that 1,200 of the original spots have already been claimed. More than 100 of those registrations are for children’s categories. The additional 300 spots are available through an official registration link provided by the city.
The race offers distances for all fitness levels. The flagship event is a 21-kilometer half marathon, but shorter options are available, including categories for younger runners with distances starting at 200 meters. A free walking category is also open to participants of all ages, making the event accessible beyond competitive runners.
A Waterfront Course on the Malecón
The route runs along La Paz’s malecón, the waterfront promenade that stretches along the bay. The course is flat and coastal, a contrast to many inland Mexican races. Early morning temperatures in late May typically hover around 75 to 80°F at start time, though heat builds quickly once the sun is up.
This is the 46th edition of the Coastal Half Marathon, making it one of the longest-running road races in Baja California Sur. The event is tied to La Paz’s founding celebrations. The city was first settled by Spanish colonizers in 1535, and the annual anniversary is marked with cultural and sporting events throughout late May.
How to Register
Runners interested in one of the remaining 300 spots should contact the municipal sports office or visit the official registration page. Given the pace of sign-ups, organizers expect all spots to fill before race day. There has been no announcement about whether the cap could be raised again.
La Paz also hosts the Night Run and Rock Half Marathon later in the year, scheduled for October 25, giving runners a second major race option in the city.
This story was first reported by BCS Noticias.