67 Maratón Internacional Acapulco

The 67th Maratón Internacional Acapulco is scheduled for December 6, 2026, offering 1km and 5km point-to-point sea swims. The 1km race connects Playa Roqueta to Playa Caleta, while the 5km course stretches from Playa Caleta to the beach at the Hotel Emporio. Registration remains open until November 20, 2026. Swimmers looking for additional challenges in the same bay can explore the Roqueta Weekend held earlier in the season. These waters, historically pivotal as the eastern terminus of the Manila Galleon route, have witnessed centuries of maritime activity, from the arrival of the 'Black Ship' to the 1614 mission of the samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga.

Historical currents and landmarks

As you navigate the bay, the geography serves as a constant reminder of the port's strategic past. Dominating the skyline from the El Guitarrón mountain arm, the 42-meter-tall cross at the Chapel of Peace remains visible from almost every point on the course. The shoreline itself is defined by the rugged La Quebrada cliffs, which rose to prominence as a landmark in 1933. While the current calm of the bay allows for technical racing, the area's history includes intense military engagement, such as the 1813 Siege of Acapulco where insurgent forces secured the port. The nearby Fort of San Diego, built to repel 17th-century pirates, stands as a silent observer to the modern endurance athlete. Swimmers may occasionally encounter sea turtles in these coastal waters, a common sight that complements the natural beauty of the Guerrero coast, which has long been shaped by both human enterprise and the raw power of nature, including the lasting environmental impact of the 1997 Hurricane Pauline.