COMMANDO HYROX Mexico City 2026

Your weekend in Mexico City, mapped

Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.

Like a local

Local insights for Mexico City

The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.

• Respect the altitude

  At about 2,240 m, Mexico City is one of the world's highest capitals. Endurance efforts feel harder, and full acclimatization takes days to weeks. Start easier than usual and drink more.

• Two mega-events, one weekend

  The F1 Grand Prix runs from 30 October to 1 November in the east of the city, and the Día de Muertos parade closes Reforma on Saturday afternoon. Book early and add a buffer to every ride.

• Tap your card on the Metro

  A Metro ride costs 5 pesos. You can tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard or Amex, or a phone wallet, at the turnstile, and Metrobús accepts contactless too. Microbuses, including those from Cuatro Caminos, usually only take cash.

• Airport taxis vs apps

  Authorized airport taxis are paid at booths inside the terminal and can cost more than double an Uber or DiDi fare. Apps can't pick you up inside the airport zone, so follow the signs to the outside pickup points.

• Drink purified water

  Locals drink bottled or garrafón (20-liter jug) water rather than tap water, and most hotels supply it.

• Tipping (propina)

  In restaurants, people usually tip 10 to 15%. It's voluntary by law, and a restaurant can't add it to your bill without your consent.

• Carry some cash

  Many classic taco stands, such as El Turix, are cash only.

• Pan de muerto season

  Bakeries and supermarkets sell pan de muerto, a soft, sugar-topped sweet bread, from late summer through early November. A piece with coffee is a very local pre-race carb top-up.

Getting to Hipódromo de las Américas

• From Mexico City International Airport (AICM)

  At Terminals 1 and 2, buy an official taxi ticket at one of the authorized booths inside the terminal before you walk out. Uber and DiDi aren't authorized to pick up inside the airport zone, so app pickups happen at points outside it. At Terminal 1, that's on the Circuito Interior near Terminal Aérea Metro station. Allow about 25 to 40 minutes to the venue, depending on traffic.

• By Metro

  Take Line 2 to its terminus, Toreo/Cuatro Caminos. Then take a taxi, ride-hail car or microbus.

• From Polanco

  An Uber or DiDi is the easy option. It's a short drive, but leave a traffic buffer.

Race-day tips for Hipódromo de las Américas

1. 1

   Book your ride early

   The Metro only gets you as far as Cuatro Caminos, so pre-book a taxi or Uber and leave extra time, especially on Saturday and Sunday.

2. 2

   Bring ID and come early

   On-site registration opens 90 minutes before your division's first wave. You can only check in on your race day, and nobody can check in for you.

3. 3

   Dress in layers

   Early November in the city is dry, with highs around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).

4. 4

   Pace for the altitude

   Run your first 1 km slower than your sea-level target.

5. 5

   Get spectator tickets

   Athlete tickets only cover your own race day. Friends watching on other days need a spectator ticket, and early entry goes through the Spectators Desk with a ticket and ID.