Tulum Half Marathon Sets Record with 2,500 Participants

Tulum, Quintana Roo — The Tulum Half Marathon 2025 celebrated a historic milestone this weekend after 2,500 runners from Mexico, Canada, the United States, and various other countries competed in four race categories, officially breaking the state record for participation and consolidating Tulum as a national and international sports destination.

The third edition featured 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K routes, which guided athletes through emblematic landscapes such as Jaguar Park, the coastal area, and sunrise ocean views specially designed to showcase the majesty of the Mexican Caribbean.

Municipal President Diego Castañón Trejo participated personally in the 21-kilometer race, describing the event as integral to community wellness. He emphasized that the marathon promotes health, strengthens family bonding, and encourages tourism that directly benefits the municipality’s economic activity.

“This edition exceeded all expectations,” he said, noting that the Half Marathon plays a key role in positioning Tulum worldwide as a destination for high-level competitions.

Security and logistics

Throughout the morning, the event included hydration modules, support personnel along the routes, public security traffic officers, assistance from Civil Protection and firefighters, ambulances and paramedics all aimed at guaranteeing a safe and organized competition.

Official Category Results

21K Women

1. Suri Pascual Padilla
2. Janet Vallejo Sosa
3. Ariadna Peniche

21K Men

1. Luis Fernando Herrera
2. Alfredo Pascual Martínez
3. Armando Ramírez Cano

10K Women

1. Samantha Solís Novelo
2. Indira Moreno Vargas
3. Cristina Pech Vera

10K Men

1. Juan José Montes
2. Marcos Albornoz
3. Michael Antón González

5K Women

1. Conny Romero
2. María González
3. Cinthya Quintín

5K Men

1. Pablo Hernández Juárez
2. Fernando Gómez Rodríguez
3. José Álvarez Ceballos

A Growing Sports Tradition

In just three years, the Tulum Half Marathon has become one of the most important sporting events in the Mexican Caribbean and a key driver in the municipality’s goal to develop a stable sports tourism calendar.

The municipal government confirmed that the event will continue annually as a permanent high-profile competition, further projecting Tulum at the national and international level and reinforcing its sporting vocation in the global tourism arena. concluded by congratulating all the winners and recognizing the perseverance of every participant: “This is an experience that places Tulum on the world map and inspires a sporting culture for future generations.”