Uxmal hosts the Uxmal-Muna race on 4 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 08:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Uxmal and the Uxmal-Muna race meet on 4 October 2026, when competitors set out from the archaeological site for Muna in Yucatan, Mexico. The 54th edition follows a 16-kilometre route through the hills and gives the Maya city a specific role as the race's starting point.
The event is the Carrera Atletica del Mayab, also called the Uxmal-Muna race. Its start beside the Pyramid of the Magician and its finish in central Muna are confirmed in the race programme.
Uxmal-Muna race starts beside the Pyramid of the Magician
The race takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026. The course runs from the archaeological zone to Muna, with the route passing through the rises and falls of the sierra and the Mirador de Muna.
The competition reaches its 54th edition in 2026. The organiser Marave Canche presented the event with athletes, sponsors and local representatives, while the race is being held as part of celebrations connected with the anniversary of Muna.
The race announcement for 4 October identifies the archaeological site as the starting area and central Muna as the finish. It also records the event's long-running connection with the route that has been used since 1978.
A Maya city of palaces frames the 4 October race
Uxmal is a Maya archaeological city in southern Yucatan and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Government of Yucatan places it 80 kilometres from Merida, towards Campeche, and describes its main groups of buildings as extending from north to south.
The site includes the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nunnery Quadrangle, the Ball Court, the Governor's Palace, the Great Pyramid and the Palomar. The Pyramid of the Magician rises more than 35 metres, while the Governor's Palace has a mosaic-decorated upper facade measuring 100 metres.
That setting gives the race a clear physical link to the monument: the course begins beside a named Maya structure before leaving the archaeological zone for the surrounding hills. The Yucatan government profile records the site's architecture, World Heritage status and position near Merida.
The route links the archaeological site with Muna
The event is not a circuit within the ruins. It is a point-to-point road race whose runners begin at Uxmal and finish in Muna, making the archaeological zone the departure point rather than the endpoint.
Reports describe demanding climbs and descents on the way to the finish. The course therefore combines a visit to a major Maya site with a 16-kilometre sporting route across the landscape south of Merida.
Visiting Uxmal: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Uxmal-Muna race takes place on 4 October 2026, starting beside the Pyramid of the Magician and finishing in central Muna.
- The event information identifies the archaeological zone as the race start, but does not announce a general closure or a changed entrance for other visitors.
- Uxmal lies in southern Yucatan, southwest of Merida towards Campeche, and the state government places it 80 kilometres from Merida.
- The route covers 16 kilometres and includes hills, climbs and descents around the Mirador de Muna.
- Spanish is the official language used for the local event information, and the national currency is the Mexican peso.
- 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 Uxmal
When does the Uxmal-Muna race take place at Uxmal?
The Uxmal-Muna race takes place on 4 October 2026. It starts beside the Pyramid of the Magician and finishes in central Muna.
What is Uxmal?
Uxmal is a Maya archaeological city and UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Yucatan, Mexico. Its buildings include the Pyramid of the Magician and the Governor's Palace.
Where is Uxmal and how do you get there?
Uxmal is southwest of Merida towards Campeche, in southern Yucatan. The Government of Yucatan places the site 80 kilometres from Merida.
