Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - On Sunday, November 4th the 10th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5K Competition will be run. As part of the Mexican circuit of marathons and half-marathons, some of the best runners from all over Mexico as well as athletes from other countries participate in this popular race every year.

Registration is divided into the following age categories: 18-29, 30-39, Masters A: 40-49, Masters B: 50-59, and Masters C: for runners aged 60 and older. The competition includes a 21km half marathon that starts promptly at 6:50 am, and the 5km race beginning 10 minutes later, at 7 am sharp.

Since its inception, the race's starting line has been at the Sports Stadium across from the Sheraton, and this year is no exception. Roads along the race route are closed to traffic beginning at the stadium, proceeding north up Francisco Medina Ascensia with the 5K runners turning around near Los Tules and the half marathon joggers making the return just past the military base. Both races utilize state-of-the-art technology, with a chip issued to each competitor in order to correctly record their running time.

The registration fee for either distance is $230 pesos per participant, which includes a commemorative shirt, medal, hydration along the route, refreshments at the finish line, and a time chip. Registration fees can be paid at Banamex. Click HERE for account and transfer information or contact mercedes.cedano(at)hotmail.com for specific instructions and/or assistance.

For more information (in Spanish) please visit MaratonVallarta.com.