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Morelia’s Plan Michoacán 5K Draws Over 1,200 as Belman and Ruiz Win

The turnout showcased a federal–state push linking community sport to peace goals with planned upgrades to athletic facilities.

Overview

  • Organized by CONADE with Cecufid, the 5K formed part of the Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia initiative in Morelia.
  • The course began and finished at the Zoológico de Morelia, following a specified loop of city avenues over a five‑kilometre route.
  • Participation topped initial expectations, climbing from roughly 900 pre‑registrations to reports of more than 1,200 runners on race day.
  • CONADE director Rommel Pacheco attended, promoting sport as a tool to keep children and youth away from harmful activities.
  • Officials said they are gathering data on facility needs and signaled potential rehabilitations and a projected 2026 allocation just over 104 million pesos for the state’s sports house.