Inframundo Race 2025: A Sporting Triumph in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The "Inframundo Race 2025" athletic event was held with great enthusiasm and participation, successfully fusing sport, tradition, and culture as part of the Janal Pixan 2025 festivities in Playa del Carmen.

With the absolute backing of the government led by Mayor Estefanía Mercado, through the Municipal Sports Institute and in collaboration with Let’s Run, the competition brought together local and visiting runners. Starting at 6:30 in the morning, athletes of all ages and categories gathered at the Mario Villanueva Sports Unit to compete in the 5 and 10 kilometer distances, racing through the streets of downtown Playa del Carmen in an atmosphere full of energy and color, alluding to the Janal Pixan tradition.

In this context, the tenth councilman, Saúl Barbosa Heredia, stated, "Today we will make history with this first race. In the municipal government, we promote these types of events that demonstrate that Playa del Carmen is not just sun and sand, it is also sport."

In his remarks, Alberto López Castro, Director General of the Sports Institute, highlighted the presence of Olympic medalist Juan Luis Barrios, who ran with the 10k contingent and whom he recognized as a symbol of passion and dedication for Mexico. He also thanked and wished success to all the participants.

All athletes received a commemorative medal upon crossing the finish line, and the winners of each category were awarded prizes in kind, provided thanks to the support of sponsors.

Prior to the race, on Saturday, November 1, kits were distributed at the Hotel Aloft, where runners attended a talk with the Olympic champion, Juan Luis Barrios. They also received their race number, commemorative shirt and socks, a timing chip, and access to a recovery zone.

The results by category were as follows:

Juvenil Men's 10k
First place: Diego Hernández García with 42:52
Second place: Bruno Benítez Gómez
Third place: Aarón Hernández Tafolla

Libre Women's 10k
First place: Tania González Vázquez with 47:57
Second place: Aurora López Gutiérrez
Third place: Ana María Flores Cano

Máster Women's 10k
First place: Diana Fuentes Díaz with 49:15
Second place: María Isabel Cruz Soto
Third place: Pilar Reynoso Uribarren

Máster Men's 10k
First place: Juan Luis Barrios Nieves 39:55
Second place: Antonello Pascuzzo
Third Place: Johni Puc Torres

Veteranas Women's 10k
First place: Alicia Sánchez Méndez 1:10:50
Second place: Araceli Tafooya Pérez

Veteranos Men's 10k
First place: Guy Devaux with 48:13
Second place: Roberto Constantino Espíritu
Third place: Anselmo Ramírez

Juvenil Women's 5k
First place: Antonhy Picard with 21:20
Second place: Isabela Cano Xacur
Third place: Carmen Suastegui Manzo

Juvenil Men's 5k
First place: Seth Diego with 18:35
Second place: Cristian Emiliano
Third place: Juan José García Martínez

Libre Women's 5k
First place: Ana Rosa Castelan Islas with 21:39
Second place: Paola Vanessa Pimentel
Third place: Alejandra González Arias

Libre Men's 5k
First place: Eduardo Flores García with 17:38
Second place: Jorge Zamudio
Third place: Igor Sánchez

Máster Women's 5k
First place: Azucena Sierra with 22:20
Second place: Erika Gámez Castañeda
Third place: Lucero Soto Pichardo

Máster Men's 5k
First place: Franco Martínez de Sierra with 18:19
Second place: Antonio Barahona
Third place: Evaristo Silva

Veteranas Women's 5k
First place: Patricia Bilbao with 33:00
Second place: Luceralia Casas Ortega
Third place: Georgina Rangel Hernández

Veteranos Men's 5k
First place: Francisco Nateras Lara with 21:09
Second place: Ignacio Cano Peraza
Third place: Marco Valencia Pontivo

Also in attendance at the race were Estefanía Hernández, Secretary of Tourism; Rodrigo Córdoba Rocha, President of the Club de Fútbol Inter Playa del Carmen; Alberto Farfán Bravo, Coordinator of the Housing Board; Rolando Jesús Rodríguez Herrera, Director General of the DIF; and the sports director, Patricia Fajardo.

With this event, Playa del Carmen reaffirms its commitment to promoting sports, culture, and the appropriation of its traditions. The Inframundo Race 2025 successfully concluded its edition, leaving a mark with every step taken by the participants.