Antigua hosts 10K de Leyenda on 10 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 07:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Antigua (La Antigua Guatemala) will host 10K de Leyenda on 10 October 2026, a night road race starting from Central Park. The event will pass through the historic city in Guatemala, linking a public sporting programme with its protected colonial setting.
10K de Leyenda starts in Antigua on 10 October
The fifth edition of 10K de Leyenda is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026 at 7pm. The event listing places the start at Central Park and describes a themed 10K race around the surrounding streets of the city.
The organiser's event information identifies Antigua as the venue and places the race within the October programme. The event listing for 10K de Leyenda also records an expo and kit collection at Plaza Telares on 9 and 10 October. Those activities are connected with the race, while the competition itself begins at Central Park on 10 October.
The night race follows Antigua's historic street pattern
The start and finish at Central Park place the race inside the historic urban area rather than at a separate stadium. That detail matters in a city whose straight streets and colonial buildings form part of the heritage landscape.
UNESCO says the settlement was founded in the early sixteenth century as the capital of the Captaincy-General of Guatemala. The city was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1773, but principal monuments remain as ruins and preserved buildings. Its street grid, established in the colonial period, is one of the surviving features of the historic town.
Antigua was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. The World Heritage description links the city’s churches, monasteries and civic buildings with Spanish colonial architecture and the Baroque style known as Barroco antigueño.
For the 10K, the historic street network is therefore more than a backdrop. The route brings a modern night race into the same planned urban fabric that UNESCO identifies as a defining part of the city’s heritage.
Central Park anchors the 10K route
A separate report also identifies Central Park as both the starting and finishing point for the race. It describes the course as running through the surrounding colonial streets, making the park the principal reference point for spectators and participants.
The race is scheduled after sunset, so the cobbled surfaces and changing street conditions form part of the practical setting. The event information gives the start time as 7pm on 10 October 2026, while the course extends around the historic centre.
Visiting Antigua: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- 10K de Leyenda takes place on 10 October 2026, beginning at 7pm from Central Park in Antigua.
- The race starts and finishes at Central Park and runs through surrounding historic streets; the event is a night road race rather than a museum or monument opening.
- The listed venue is Central Park in the historic city, while the associated expo and kit collection are listed at Plaza Telares on 9 and 10 October.
- Travellers following the route should expect historic streets and cobbled surfaces, as the race takes place within the colonial street network.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Antigua
When does 10K de Leyenda take place at Antigua?
10K de Leyenda takes place on 10 October 2026. The race starts at 7pm from Central Park.
Where is Antigua and how do you get there?
Antigua is a historic city in Guatemala. The event venue is Central Park, with the associated expo and kit collection at Plaza Telares.
What is Antigua?
Antigua is a former colonial capital whose historic street grid, churches, monasteries and civic buildings form a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO inscribed the city in 1979.
